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Rosmhvalanes

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Rosmhvalanes

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

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Map of Rosmhvalanes

Rosmhvalanes is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 64.0123°N, 22.6322°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 429 (Sandgerðisvegur)
Off the main road: 1.8 km from Route 45
Nearest town: Keflavík — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 37 km in a straight line
What else is close: 103 mapped places within 20 km

Rosmhvalanes weather and conditions

At Rosmhvalanes in Reykjanes, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 06:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:11, sunset 20:51). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 06:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Rosmhvalanes

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Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Photo: Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Rosmhvalanes?

Rosmhvalanes is a peninsula in Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Rosmhvalanes?

Rosmhvalanes is in Reykjanes Peninsula. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Rosmhvalanes?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Rosmhvalanes?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Búrfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

40 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

41 km·~49 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði

4.1 km·~5 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Garður

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…

#2.Airport camping - Sandgerði

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Sandgerði Campsite is located 8 min away for Keflavík International Airport and has all…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#4.Happy Campsite Keflavík

7.6 km·~9 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

3 km·~4 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Arnarvellir

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjanesbær Aðalgata

2.7 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Flugvellir

2.9 km·~3 min drive

N1 · 301.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Básinn Keflavík

4.3 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 298.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community