Kjalarnes
Northern peninsula of Reykjavík. Rural, mountain views.
Reykjavík Area Peninsulas
11 peninsulas in Reykjavík Area — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.
11 peninsulas in Reykjavík Area
Álftanes
Presidential peninsula. Bessastaðir residence. Part of Greater Reykjavík.
Geldinganes
Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.
Ártúnshöfði
Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.
Örfirisey
Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.
Seltjarnarnes
Peninsula west of Reykjavík. Grótta lighthouse, Kvika footbath. Northern lights spot.
Reykjanes
The peninsula greeting arrivals to Iceland - and often overlooked. Volcanic landscapes, geothermal areas, coastal drama. The Blue Lagoon is here, but there's much more. Lighthouses, lava fields, the Bridge Between Continents, and recent volcanic eruptions (2021-2024) near Grindavík. Less than an hour from Reykjavík. A proper day exploring beats just rushing to or from the airport.
Geirsnef
Gelgjutangi is a small peninsula on the Elliðaá river, in eastern Reykjavik, Iceland. Geirsnef, a small islet is located to the south of the peninsula. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. The coastline varies dramatically - each peninsula has its own character.
Gufunes
Gufunes is a historical estate and park for sculptures and artwork in northeastern Reykjavík. Today it lies within the Grafarvogur part of the city, located to the southwest and south of the Eidsvik Cove and Geldinganes Headland. It contains some 25 sculptures by Hallsteinn Sigurðsson amongst others. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.
Laugarnes
Laugarnes is a quarter in Reykjavík, Iceland. It contains a historic site were the remains of a large farm mound are still visible. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.
Gelgjutangi
Gelgjutangi is a small peninsula on the Elliðaá river, in eastern Reykjavik, Iceland. Geirsnef, a small islet is located to the south of the peninsula. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Peninsula driving often takes longer than maps suggest - enjoy the journey.
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