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Grótta is a green space and coastal area in Seltjarnarnes, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has benches/resting area, culture/history and parking. Family-friendly and free to visit.
On the ground you will find benches/resting area, culture/history, parking and walking paths. It is child-friendly. 4 marked walking and running routes run through it.
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64.1642°N, 22.0202°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 3.3 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Seltjarnarnes — 1.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 4 km in a straight line
What else is close- 849 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Grótta
Saga Museum admissionfrom 4.000 ISK
Aurora Reykjavík, The Northern Lights Center of Iceland - Museum Visitfrom 4.096 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Grandi District Experiencefrom 16.280 ISK · 3 h
Landmannalaugar Hiking, Stranger Things Waterfall & Nature Bathfrom 43.934 ISK · 13 h
Whales of Iceland Museum Admissionfrom 4.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
2.5 Hour Midnight Sun ATV Tourfrom 28.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavik City Bike Rentalfrom 3.900 ISK
Classic Reykjavik Group Bike Tourfrom 11.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Sea Angling Gourmetfrom 22.800 ISK · 3 h
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 regionGrótta weather and conditions
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8°Covercast · feels 2°C9 m/sgusts 139 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
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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
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Vestursvæðin1 km - 2
Valhúsahæð2 km - 3
Bakkagarður2 km - 4
Plútóbrekka2 km - 5
Hljómskálagarðurinn5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Kvika< 1 km
- 2Kvika Footbath1 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær2 km
Fuel
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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
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How do I get to Grótta?
Grótta 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 Grótta free to visit?
Yes — Grótta is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Grótta?
Grótta has benches/resting area, culture/history, parking and walking paths. 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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