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The Town of Reykjanes is a young and vibrant rapidly growing town on Reykjanes peninsula. There has been a significant increase in number of citizens in Reykjanesbær in the past years and they are now 16.794. Reykjanesbær profits by its closeness to the capital and it is also located at Iceland's borders at the gate to the rest of the world. At the same time other boundaries have vanished and now Ásbrú, the former US naval base has been transformed into an innovative and progressive educational community.
The town boasts of diverse recreational options and just on the town's doorstep there is pristine nature. With the new Ósabotnaroad the possibility of a roundtrip of Reykjanes peninsula with all its recreation and spectacular scenery opens up before driving back to the capital on the four lane and lit Reykjanes highway (41).
Reykjanesbaer
GPS Points
N63° 59' 59.754" W22° 32' 59.171"
Postal codes
230,231,233,235,260,261
Population
16347
Website
http://www.reykjanesbaer.is
Highlights in Reykjanesbaer
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Shopping
Urta Islandica
Urta Islandica's Gourmet Local Products Family company that produces delightful teas, syrups, salts, and jams. Urta Islandica is a family-run business that specializes in producing and selling artisan
Exhibitions
The Giganta in the cave
The Giganta in the mountain moved to the Town of Reykjanes during the family and cultural festival Night of Lights in 2008 and is now located in Black Cave at the marina in Gróf. There the
Museums
Reykjanes Art Museum
The Reykjanes Art Museum offers a superb view of Keflavík's picturesque marina and was opened in the year 2003 after extensive renovations. New art exhibitions open there every six weeks.
In
Hotels
Eldey Airport Hotel
Eldey Airport Hotel is a family run hotel situated just 10 minutes drive from Keflavík International Airport and 20 minutes by car from the world famous Blue Lagoon. We are located within Reykjanes G
Exhibitions
Hljómahöll Conference Center
Hljómahöll is a cultural and conference center in Reykjanesbær. An important forum has been created for conferences, meetings and all kinds of cultural events. The historical community house Stapi
Tour Operators
Anglers.is
We at Anglers.is are specialized in Day tours in South and West Iceland. We offer a private angling tours to many of the best lakes and rivers in the area and also sightseeing and nature tours, both o
Museums
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage
The Reykjanes Heritage Museum presents temporary exhibitions which address specific aspects in local history of the region and somewhat the whole country. A new exhibition by
Museums
Viking World
Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad
ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost comple
Visitor Centres
Reykjanes Geopark visitor center
Reykjanes geopark visitors' center and tourist information
Open all year
Summer 9-17
Winter 12-17
The Reykjanes geopark visitors' center is located in Duus museum, Reykjanesbæ. It serves as a regi
Museums
The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll is a brand new museum about the rock and pop history in Iceland. The museum was opened in April 2014 in Keflavik.
The story of rock and pop music in Iceland is co
Museums
Duus safnahús - Cultural Center
Duushús is a cluster of old buildings by the marina in Keflavik and are among Iceland's most remarkable and historic man-made structures. Busy centers of commerce throughout their existence, their la
Swimming Pools
Reykjanes Swimming Center / Waterworld
Waterworld is an indoor water park for the whole family. The park includes a heated activity pool for the youngest generation. There is also a 25 m long outdoor pool, a 50 m long indoor pool, 4 hot tu
Swimming Pools
Njarðvík Swimming pool
Address
Norðurstíg 2,
260 Reykjanesbæ
Sími: 421 2744 og 421 4567
Opening hours
06:30 - 21:30 virka daga,
13 -17:00 laugardaga
og 8 - 12:00 sunnudaga
We offer:
16 meter indoor swimming pool
Tour Operators
Reykjanes Tours
Reykjanes tours is your travel companion on the Reykjanes peninsula and Iceland. We at Reykjanes Tours specialize in Reykjanes and surroundings, although longer trips throughout Iceland are also avail
Travel Agency
Tour Operators
GeoCamp Iceland
GeoCamp organizes and receives international study groups focusing primarily on geology, natural sciences and renewable energy. Our location at the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland offers short travel t
Museums
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage - Stekkjarkot
Stekkjarkot is a classic example of the roughly built turf, stone and timber cottage-type houses once common on the Reykjanes peninsula and other coastal areas of Iceland, Stekkjarkot was opened to th
Libraries & Archives
Reykjanes Public Library
The library is situated in the city hall and offers a variety of services including the daily papers, audio and dvd collection, reading facilities Wi-Fi and computers.
The library aims to provide qual
Tour Operators
whalewatchingreykjanes.is
Whale Watching Reykjanes offers anglingtours and whale watching tours by boat all year from Keflavik marina. During the winter time special Northern light tours are available and during the summer the
Museums
Grímur Karlsson Boat Museum
The Reykjanes Maritime Center was opened on May 11, 2002 and is home to a collection of 105 model boats built by retired local skipper Grímur Karlsson. Hand-crafted to a high degree of perf
Others
Traveller / EverythingIceland
Tour Operators
- Eikardalur 3
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 864-8125
Jöklaljós - candle making
Crafts & Design
- Grófin 2
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 423-7694, 896-6866
Secret North
Tour Operators
- Einidalur 14
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 823-5500
Deluxe Iceland
Tour Operators
- Flugvallarbraut 752
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 490-6006
New Horizons
Tour Operators
- Holtsgata 52
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 857-0646
Airport Taxi
Tour Operators
- Fitjabakki 1d
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 420-1212, 520-1212
Svarta Pakkhúsið
Exhibitions
- Hafnargata 2
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 661-6999, 661-7999
Gallery 8
Crafts & Design
- Hafnargata 26
- 230 Reykjanesbær
Mýr Icelandic design
Crafts & Design
- Grænásbraut 506, Ásbrú
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 896-5591
Olgeir Andrésson
Day Tours
- Skógarbraut 1105
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 848-1186, 421-2219
DreamVoices
Tour Operators
- Guðnýjarbraut 21
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 895-6364
Raven Design
Crafts & Design
- Grænásbraut 506
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 661-6999
PRIVATETRAVEL
Tour Operators
- Hlíðarvegur 52
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 898-5142
Jónbjörn Breiðfjörð Edduson
Day Tours
- Smáratún 23
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 690-2211
OVO slf.
Tour Operators
- Kirkjubraut 17
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 864 6150
Przemyslaw Pawel Wlosek - GspotIceland
Day Tours
- Hafnargata 44
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 762-3542
Iceland explore Tours
Tour Operators
- Hólagata 35
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 699-4613
Keflavíkurrútan
Tour Operators
- Arnarvöllur 4
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 866-2100
Hreyfill
Tour Operators
- Hafnargata 8
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421 4141
Localguides.is
Tour Operators
- Hraunsvegur 2
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 779-7779
Awol
Tour Operators
- Keilisbraut 771
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 861-2050
Ice and Fire Tours
Tour Operators
- Aðalgata 17
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 861-6811
EVER4
Tour Operators
- Fitjabraut 26
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 847-3118
Hotels
Base Hotel
Whatever you are looking for we have got it going on. 24 hour desk, free wifi, free parking, the Basehotel store, playrooms, lounges and chill out areas. We are pretty sure you won´t get bored when y
Hotels
Hotel Keflavík
Hotel Keflavik has been welcoming the world to Iceland since 1986; we offer newly renovated room, an elegant restaurant, a fully equipped fitness center with free spinning, step aerobics classes, a re
Bed & Breakfast
Núpan Deluxe
What a great place to call home!
We are determined to help our guests to enjoy all that Iceland has to offer.
Restaurants, pubs, health centers and swimming pools are all in walking distance. Stay wit
Hotels
Diamond Suites
Diamond Suites boutique hotel is a five star hotel located on the top floor of the already renowned Hotel Keflavik. Diamond Suites is so much more than just a hotel, we are different because our attit
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Keflavík
At Guesthouse Keflavik our bathroom and kitchen facilities are located on the same floor and close to the rooms. Guests are welcome to enjoy the many features of Hotel Keflavik which is just across th
Hotels
Park Inn By Radisson Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Park Inn by Radison is great destination for exploring and experiencing the fabulous attractions and vistas available in the Reykjanes Peninsula. These include the popular Blue Lagoon and Keflavik's V
Hostels
START Hostel
Start Hostel is a new hostel located on Lindarbraut 637 in Ásbrú, Reykjanes, just 8 minute drive from our International Airport in Keflavik.
Start Hostel offers relaxing environment in spacius doubl
Hotels
Hótel Berg
Hotel Berg is a newly restored 36 bedroom hotel sitting above a small marina in the town of Keflavik, where most tourists visiting Iceland start and end their journey. It is conveniently located withi
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Keflavík
Guesthouse Keflavík is only a 5 minute drive away from Keflavík airport. The rooms have private or shared bathrooms. Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are included in the price.The communal kitchen has a
Hotels
Bed and Breakfast Keflavík Airport
The hotel has 125 spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms, coffee and tea making facilities, free wi-fi in all areas and comfortable new beds, a working desk and satellite TV. Breakfast is served from
Hotels
Hotel Greystone
Hotel Grásteinn is a three star hotel that opened in July 2014, this family-owned hotel is located only 5 minutes' drive from Keflavik International Airport, in a quiet street just off the main stree
Guesthouses
Svítan apartment guesthouse
Our beautiful guesthouse Svitan is located in the heart of Keflavik, only 5 minutes away from Keflavik airport by car.
The house is small and cozy with 4 rooms, one with a privat bathroom, one master
Hotels
Eldey Airport Hotel
Eldey Airport Hotel is a family run hotel situated just 10 minutes drive from Keflavík International Airport and 20 minutes by car from the world famous Blue Lagoon. We are located within Reykjanes G
Others
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
Hotels
- Blikavöllur 2
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 595-1900
Bergás Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Grófin 8
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 865-4236, 421-0088
Fit Hostel by the Airport
Hostels
- Fitjabraut 6a
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 421-8889
Home Guesthouse
Bed & Breakfast
- Þórsvellir 2
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 897-1827
Nordic Guest House Keflavík
Guesthouses
- Vesturbraut 10a
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-1933
Alex Guesthouse by Keflavik Airport
Hotels
- Aðalgata 60
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-2800
Raven´s Bed
Guesthouses
- Sjávargata 28
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 7774478, 6808868
A. Bernhard Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast
- Vallargata 6
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-2399
B & B Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Hringbraut 92
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 867-4434, 692-7612
Blue View bed and breakfast
Bed & Breakfast
- Klettás 21
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 868-4495
Guesthouse 1X6
Guesthouses
- Vesturbraut 3
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 857-1589
Hotel Keilir
Hotels
- Hafnargata 37
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 420-9800
Little White Castle
Guesthouses
- Aðalgata 17
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 861-6811
Hotels
Hotel Keflavík
Hotel Keflavik has been welcoming the world to Iceland since 1986; we offer newly renovated room, an elegant restaurant, a fully equipped fitness center with free spinning, step aerobics classes, a re
Diners
Olsen Olsen
Olsen Olsen is a family run American style diner and has been operating in Keflavik for 20 years. Our focus is to provide you with a good meal from good quality products with good service and a friend
Shopping
Urta Islandica
Urta Islandica's Gourmet Local Products Family company that produces delightful teas, syrups, salts, and jams. Urta Islandica is a family-run business that specializes in producing and selling artisan
Cafés
Museums
Viking World
Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad
ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost comple
Others
Domino's Pizza
Take Away
- Hafnargötu 86
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 581-2345
Subway
Diners
- Fitjar 2
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 517-7747
Vocal Restaurant
Restaurants
- Flughótel, Hafnargata 57
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 421-5222
KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
Restaurants
- Krossmói 2
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 423-7200, 570-6766
Subway
Diners
- Hafnargata 32
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-7756
Thai Keflavík
Restaurants
- Hafnargata 39
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-8666
Ráin Restaurant
Restaurants
- Hafnargata 19a
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-4601
Olis - Service Station - Quiznos
Cafés
- Básinn - Vatnsnesvegi 16
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-3755, 863-3741
Hlöllabátar
Diners
- Hafnargata 12
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-8000
Langbest
Restaurants
- Keilisbraut 771
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 421-4777
Cafe Idno
Restaurants
- Vatnsnesvegur 12
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 420-7000
History and Culture
The Church in Innri-Njarðvík
By the initiative of Ásbjörn Ólafsson, a farmer in Innri-Njarðvík, a church was built on the location. The church was consegrated in 1886 and is made from carved rock which was brought from the shore nearby and the heath above the inhabitated area. Magnús Magnússon (1842-1887) organized the carving of the rocks. One of the three clocks in the churchtower is an ancient clock made in 1725. The Church in Innri-Njarðvík is preserved.
Nature
The Zoological Viking Home
The Zoological Viking Home is in operation next door to the Vikingworld. These are some calves, lambs and goats as well as chickens and rabbits in a fun environment. All the animals have in common to be of the same kind as the domestic animals brought over the Atlantic Ocean with the first permanent settlers in Iceland over 1100 years ago.
History and Culture
The Gianta in the cave
Gianta in the mountain moved to Reykjanesbær during the family and cultural festival the Night of Lights in 2008 and is now located in Black Cave at the marina in Gróf. There Gianta has been settling in her nice cave with its superb view over the bay of Keflavík and Faxaflói.
Gianta is originally the creation of author Herdís Egilsdóttir who has written 16 stories about the little girl Sigga and her friend Gianta in the mountain. The last one describes her migration to Reykjanesbær. Gianta is in full size and sits sleeping in a rocking chair in the kitchen.
Open every day from 10:00 -17:00. Free Admission
For the Children
Other attractions
Stapi
Company: Hljómahöll
About the facility
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Description |
The historic community Stapi, largest room of Hljomaholl. The Hall extended with the opening of Merkines. |
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Size |
350 m² |
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Stage |
Yes, 12 m widht x 9 m deep |
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Good entrance |
Yes |
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Capacity |
Theater: 400 people Banquet: 450 people Standing: 900 people |
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Staff |
Yes |
Technology
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Sound system |
JBL |
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Projector |
Hitachi 6000 lumens
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Size of screen |
6m x 5m
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Microphones |
Yes |
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Wireless cursors |
Yes |
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Computer |
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WIFI |
Yes |
Other attractions
The Night of Lights - Reykjanes
Family and cultural festival As the bright nights of summer give way to the shorter days of autumn, the first Saturday of September sees the staging
of the highly popular Night of Lights, Reykjanes family and cultural festival. Now a fixed event in Iceland's cultural calendar, the event, which despite its name is now staged over four days from Thursday to Sunday, offers guests a taste of the very best in local culture,culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.An ever-growing celebration of local culture included more than 100 separate events. The Night of Light offers something for everyone, ranging
from art, theatre and music performed by groups and individuals, to a spectacular finale under a blaze of fireworks. For more information visit the festival's website www.ljosanott.is.
of the highly popular Night of Lights, Reykjanes family and cultural festival. Now a fixed event in Iceland's cultural calendar, the event, which despite its name is now staged over four days from Thursday to Sunday, offers guests a taste of the very best in local culture,culminating in a spectacular fireworks display.An ever-growing celebration of local culture included more than 100 separate events. The Night of Light offers something for everyone, ranging
from art, theatre and music performed by groups and individuals, to a spectacular finale under a blaze of fireworks. For more information visit the festival's website www.ljosanott.is.
History and Culture
Kirkjuvogur
Kirkjuvogur (Church Cove) was a mansion in Hafnir, an annexed church site of the Grindavik parish, which was long served by the reverends of Utskalar. Still earlier, Kirkjuvogur was served from Hvalsnes. The catholic churches were dedicated to the Holy Mother. During the flood storm of 1799 the church was severely damaged. Today the church belongs to municpality of Reykjanesbær. It is the the only black wooden church in the Reykjanes peninsula and is a great stop on the way to The Bridge Between Continents.
