Travel Iceland with Iceland Travel Travel Reykjanes Exploring Reykjanes gives you a taste of many quintessentially Icelandic marvels: the site of the Geldingadalur volcano which began erupting in March 2021, hot springs, lava fields, crater lakes, geothermal fields, waterfalls and, of course, the Blue Lagoon. The region also boasts a wide range of outdoor activities and some excellent museums and cultural centres. One of the obvious charms of Reykjanes is its proximity to Reykjavík, making it ideal to visit for visitors basing themselves in the capital. But it is easily overlooked by travelers sticking to the city limits, and those keen to see the whole country who head north or east, forgetting about the beautiful peninsula to the south-west! The upshot of this is that the area remains relatively unexplored and you may well find yourself completely alone in the middle of a steamy geothermal field or at the top of a lighthouse. Reykjanes has many spectacularly situated lighthouses along its wild coast, including Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, Reykjanesviti, dating back to 1878, and the country’s highest at Garðsskagi. Garðsskagi lighthouse Reykjanes lighthouse Reykjanes Auxiliary lighthouse Old and new Garðskagi lighthouse Selvogur lighthouse Stafnes lighthouse Sandgerði lighthouse Hólmsbergs lighthouse Vatnsnes lighthouse 24
Gerðistangi lighthouse Hopsnes lighthouse Krýsuvík lighthous
Travelling Reykjanes counter-clockwise The mountain Keilir was created by sub-glacial eruptions during the ice age and is one of the first things you’ll notice in the distance as you head for Reykjanes peninsula on Rte. 41. According to geologists, Keilir’s distinctive cone shape probably means it’s a crater plug. In spite of its steep slopes, the mountain is not too difficult to climb, and the view from the summit on a fine day is unforgettable. Keilir is Reykjanes’ most distinctive landmark and a symbol of the whole peninsula. It’s often visible from Reykjavík, most notably from Suðurgata, looking west along the street from the National Museum. On top of the mountain is a concrete table with a map on a metal plate explaining the view in all directions. TRAVEL REYKJANES
