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Vestursvæðin

Green space10 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parkingReykjavík Area

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Vestursvæðin is a green space and heritage area in Seltjarnarnes, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has benches/resting area, cycling path and drinking water. Family-friendly and free to visit.

On the ground you will find benches/resting area, cycling path, drinking water, exercise equipment and lighting. It is child-friendly, dog-friendly and step-free/wheelchair-accessible. 4 marked walking and running routes run through it.

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64.1557°N, 22.0194°W · Reykjavík Area

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Off the main road
2.9 km from Route 49
Nearest town
Seltjarnarnes — 1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
4 km in a straight line
What else is close
849 mapped places within 20 km

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Vestursvæðin weather and conditions

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8°Covercast · feels 3°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Photos & videos

Vestursvæðin — photo by Út um alltPhoto: Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Grótta1 km
  2. 2Valhúsahæð1 km
  3. 3Bakkagarður1 km
  4. 4Plútóbrekka2 km
  5. 5Hljómskálagarðurinn4 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Búrfoss9 km
  2. 2Sjávarfoss9 km
  3. 3Ullarfoss10 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Kvika Footbath< 1 km
  2. 2Kvika< 1 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Seltjarnarnesbær1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Suðurströnd2 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Eiðistorg2 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Ánanaust3 km · 310.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hagkaup2 km
  2. 2Melabúðin3 km
  3. 3Nettó3 km
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Tours

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How do I get to Vestursvæðin?
Vestursvæðin 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 Vestursvæðin free to visit?
Yes — Vestursvæðin is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Vestursvæðin?
Vestursvæðin has benches/resting area, cycling path, drinking water and exercise equipment. 4 marked walking and running routes pass through it.

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