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Reykjanesviti visitor center

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Located on the southwestern tip of Reykjanes, next to Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, the visitor center at Reykjanesviti lighthouse showcases the region’s fascinating maritime and geological history. It features a coffee shop overlooking the sea, a display showcasing the history of lighthouses and their keepers in Reykjanes, and an exhibition in the old engine house detailing maritime incidents in the area. Outside, a terrace hosts an educational display, developed in collaboration with Reykjanes Geopark, offering insights into the region’s geological landscape. The coffee shop is open 10-17 every day in the summer.
Reykjanesviti visitor center

Reykjanesviti visitor center

Located on the southwestern tip of Reykjanes, next to Iceland’s oldest lighthouse, the visitor center at Reykjanesviti lighthouse showcases the region
Reykjanes Lighthouse

Reykjanes Lighthouse

The first lighthouse in Iceland was built on Valahnúkur in Reykjanes inthe year 1878. By 1905 earthquakes and surf had damaged Valahnúkurso much that
Valahnúkamöl

Valahnúkamöl

High boulder ridge composed of well rounded stones.  The ridge is about 420 m long, 80 m wide and 10 m high. The rounded stones are 1-3 feet thick.
Geirfuglinn

Geirfuglinn

On the tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, below Valahnjúk, you can find the sculpture Geirfuglinn (The Great Auk) created by the American artist Todd McG
Valahnúkur

Valahnúkur

Note: From 2016, cracks have been visible on the tip of the cliff, and access has been limited. In recent weeks, an increase in seismic activity has b
Gunnuhver

Gunnuhver

The mud pools and steam, vents in south-west Reykjanes. The area is close to Reykjanes lighthouse and is collectively named Gunnuhver after a female
Karlinn

Karlinn

Karlinn („The Man“) is a 50-60 m high seacliff, an eroded volcanic plug, which stands high and mighty just off the coast of Valahnúkur. Karlinn is pop
Skálafell

Skálafell

Earthquake fissures in a shield that built up in several eruptions.        In a narrow fissure system. Can find there small caves. It is most common
Háleyjabunga

Háleyjabunga

Háleyjarbunga is a small, flat lava shield with a large, 20 to 25 meter deep crater. The shield is at least 9,000 years old. It was formed during a h
Stampar

Stampar

Two volcanic fissures lie from the sea onto land on the western side of Reykjanes and form a series of craters. These crater series have been named St