Bakkagarður
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About
Bakkagarður is a green space in Seltjarnarnes, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has playground, waste bins and walking paths. Family-friendly and free to visit.
On the ground you will find playground, waste bins, walking paths, cycling path and parking. It is child-friendly and dog-friendly. 4 marked walking and running routes run through it.
Map of Bakkagarður
Map
64.1511°N, 21.9973°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 49 (Eiðsgrandi)
Off the main road- 1.8 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Seltjarnarnes — 0.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 3 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,035 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bakkagarður
2.5 Hour Midnight Sun ATV Tourfrom 28.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
1.5 Hour Reykjavik Peak ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
2.5 Hours Lava Field Buggyfrom 34.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Northern Lights Jeep Tour With a Photographerfrom 21.000 ISK · 4 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small Group Tourfrom 19.490 ISK · 11 h
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBakkagarður weather and conditions
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7°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
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SleepsPhotos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Valhúsahæð< 1 km - 2
Plútóbrekka1 km - 3
Vestursvæðin1 km - 4
Grótta2 km - 5
Hljómskálagarðurinn3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær< 1 km
- 2Kvika Footbath< 1 km
- 3Kvika1 km
Fuel
- 1Suðurströnd< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Eiðistorg< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Ánanaust2 km · 310.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Bakkagarður?
Bakkagarður is in Seltjarnarnes, part of the Reykjavík capital area — a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík. Tap Directions for the exact route.
Is Bakkagarður free to visit?
Yes — Bakkagarður is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Bakkagarður?
Bakkagarður has playground, waste bins, walking paths and cycling path. 4 marked walking and running routes pass through it.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit ReykjavíkDescription & facts
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
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