The notebook of Reykjanes Peninsula
Collect reflections and horizons.
Wash fields, cliffs, lighthouses and active geothermals draw the volcanic entrance gate of Iceland.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Volcano · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Reykjanes Peninsula
Wash fields, cliffs, lighthouses and active geothermals draw the volcanic entrance gate of Iceland.
Blue Lagoon, Gunnuhver and Bridge between continents give the most telling landmarks of Reykjanes Peninsula. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, volcanic landscapes and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Blue Lagoon
- Gunnuhver
- Bridge between continents
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Place indismissible
Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon installs a milky blue water in the middle of a black lava field near Grindavík. The experience is very well arranged and expensive, but the mineral contrast and the external heat remain singular; reservation is essential.
Place indismissible
Gunnuhver
Gunnuhver is a geothermal field of dense steam, mud and coloured soil near the tip of Reykjanes. Bridges give a spectacular approach while maintaining the necessary distance to an active area.
Bridge
Bridge between continents
The bridge symbolically crosses an open crack in the volcanic sands between the North American and Eurasian plates. The site is modest, but it makes the geology that structures the entire peninsula very visible.
Lake
Lac Kleifarvatn
Kleifarvatn occupies a dark depression surrounded by mountains of tuff and lava fields. Its banks almost without buildings give an impression of isolation less than an hour from Reykjavík.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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