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Vogar Swimming pool
The name of the town Vogar in Vatnsleysuströnd in Reykjanes Peninsula can be translated to "Vogar in beach without water". There is however plenty of crystal clear water to splash around in. Lounge in the hot-tub or take a swim in the children friendly swimming pool in Vogar. The pool is located at the entrance of the town Vogar, only 10 minutes from the international airport on the way to Reykjavík.
Address
Hafnargata 17
190 Vogar
Phone: 440 6220
Facilities
Gym hall 30,3 x 15,9 metrar.
Swimming pool 16,66x8 metrar.
Hot tub with massage, 41° C.
Solarium.
Fitness facility
Opening hours | Week days: | Saturdays: | Sundays: |
Summer: | 08:00-21:00 | 10:00-16:00 | 10:00-16:00 |
Winter | 06:30-20:30* | 10:00-16:00 | 10:00-16:00 |
Hafnargata 17
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- 421-5555
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History and Culture
The Giganta in the cave
Giganta 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 Giganta has been settling in her nice cave with its superb view over the bay of Keflavík and Faxaflói.
Giganta is originally the creation of author Herdís Egilsdóttir who has written 16 stories about the little girl Sigga and her friend Giganta in the mountain. The last one describes her migration to Reykjanesbær. The Giganta is in full size and sits sleeping in a rocking chair in the kitchen.
Open every day from 10:00 -17:00. Free Admission
Contact:
Tel.: 420-3245
Email: duushus@reykjanesbaer.is
Website: www.skessan.is
Other attractions
Familyday in Vogar
Each summer in August a Family Day is held in Vogar in Vatnsleysuströnd. At this time the family is in the forefront and everyone is welcome. The program is mostly arranged by the locals and made to fit all ages of family members. Among other things for amusement are soap-soccer, fishing in the harbour, home-made car race and many other interesting and amusing things.
Also look for other events and more information about the festival on www.vogar.is
Nature
Vogastapi
Vogastapi was named "The Heifer Cove Cliff", later "The Cove Cliff" and sometimes just "The Cliff" by the inhabitants of the area. It is an 80 m. high, dolerite hillock between Coves Vogavik and Njardvik. It is precipitous towards the sea, but has a gradual gradient inland. It is mostly sparsely vegetated and somewhat barren in places. The main road to the western communities crosses it. The view from its highest point, Grimsholl, is excellent and a view dial explains the topographical names of the surroundings. Up to this date the Vogastapi Area is haunted by a ghost, which has mislead people off the brink of the cliff. During the motorized age, some of the passers by have noticed a being carrying its head under its arm and sometimes drivers travelling alone spotted it in their rear view mirrors sitting in the back seats.
History and Culture
Thorshofn
During the 19th century ships started frequenting this harbour again. The merchants of Keflavik often unloaded salt, timber and heavy merchandize there and loaded fish from the farmers of Midnes and Hafnir. In the beginning of the 20th century the arrivals of ships diminished, because of the opening of the Sandgerdi harbour and a new trading post there.
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Nature
Kuagerdi
A green patch near a pond next to the old route at the southern edge of Afstapahraun which is a lava field up of Vatnsleysuvík. Reykjanesbraut (41) lies around the patch. There used to be a farmstead and a known place to rest at. Kuagerdi means "Cow Grazings". Today there as been put up a memorial cross for those who have died in traffic accidents on Reykjanesbraut.
Nature
Grænadyngja
Grænadyngja is a steep hyaloclastite mountain west of the Sog-geosite. It has the same geolocical features as Trölladyngja mountain. It is a geothermal site with volcanic fissures. From the fissures there have been various lava flows towards the west of the peninsula, including Afstapahraun (aa type) close to Reykjanesbraut (road nr. 41) to the Keflavik International Airport.
Grænadyngja is popular for hiking. The best way to aproach the mountain is by car, exiting road nr. 41 on the crossroads towards Mt. Keilir and road nr. 420.
Mt. Grænadyngja is a geosite in Reykanes Unesco Global Geopark along with Mt. Trölladyngja.
Nature
Almenningur
Patch of lava field in Vatnsleysustrond county. Located between two lava fields Kapelluhraun and Afstappahraun. It came from Hrútárgjárdyngju that erupted over 7000 years ago. There used to be a forest but like in other places in Iceland it was gone due to exploitation and grazing. In the area you can find one of many Gvendarbrunnur and on the south side of Reykjanesbraut there are Hvassahraunskatlar.
The name Almenningur means "Common Grazings" and they still share it.
Location: Vatnsleysuströnd
History and Culture
The "Turkish" raid.
Other attractions
Sandgerðisdagar in Sandgerdi
Annually on the last weekend in august there is a family festival held in Sandgerði which emphazises on the enjoyment of people coming together and entertaining each other. Many events are available to people from Friday to Sunday because then all of the local citizens put in an effort to make the weekend as memorable as possible. For more information visit the official webpage of Sandgerði www.sandgerdi.is
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Nature
Tjarnir á Vatnsleysuströnd
Seaweed-coverd rocks which are part of the Þráinsskjöldur Lava Flow.
They were formed about 10,000 years ago.
Due to the pourous roks that form the foundation of this part of Iceland fresh water seeps from the ground in many places.
Located near town Vogar.
Nature
Eldvorp - Remnants of ancent settlement
Shelters made of rock, ancient paths and stacked walls.
They have been discoverd near Eldvörp, a row of scoria and spatter cones formed in the Reykjanes Fires 1210-1240 AD.
Location: Close to Eldvörp, walk from road 425.
History and Culture
Kalfatjorn
Kalfatjörn is a former farm, parsonage and church site in the Vatnsleysa County. It was a parsonage until 1907, when the parish was united with the Gardar parish of the Kjalarnes deanery. During catholic times, the church was dedecated to St Peter. The present church was built in 1892-93 and consecrated June 11th 1893. It was built of wood and covered with corrugated iron on stone foundations. It seats 150 persons. It now belongs to the Tjorn Parish. The altarpiece, a replica of the one in the Reykjavik Cathedral, painted by Sigurdur Guðmundsson, is equally old as the church.
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Other attractions
The Night of Lights - Reykjanes
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
Stori-Holmur
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History and Culture
Kalmanstjorn
Kalmanstjorn is an abandoned farm, a former mansion to the south of Lake Kalmanstjorn, where there are still some ruins reminding of the habitation, where the mansion of Kirkjuhofn stood. According to a legend the house had 50 doors. The farm Kalmanstjorn is said to have been an outlying farm from the mansion Kirkjuhofn. It was a church site and some people claim to be able to see some traces of the cemetery there. A short distance further south is Sandhofn and still further Sandhofn, which was abandoned in 1828. Those farms were all abandoned because of earthquakes and sandstorms.
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Nature
Festarfjall
A eroded subglacial volcano.
A section of a small hyaloclastite hill is exposed in the costal cliffs. A dyke named Festi(ladder), evidently the feeder for Festarfjall, passes up through the basement and the Festarfjall sequence, branching towards the base of the lavas. The story say that Festi is a neckless of a woman-troll.
The story also say that it is impossible to walk on the beach downbelow without getting wet! Try and see if you can!
Location: Near highway 427
Nature
Nature
Gallow cliffs in Stafnes
Place of execution according to an old folk story.
Cliffs, two of which are quite high, with an inlet several fathoms deep between them. A tree between was laied between the two cliffs and men hanged from it a punishment for serious crimes.
Location: About 1 km from Básendar, short walk from road 45
Nature
Hrólfsvík - Xenolithes
A well known locality for xenolithes.
Xenolithesa are gabbroic crystal aggregates related to the host magma. The source of the lava is not known nor is its age.
Location: Near Grindavik, walk from road 427
History and Culture
Stadur
Stadur is a former parsonage and a church site a short distance to the west of the town Grindavik. It was a parsonage until in the beginning of the 20th century. The catholic churches there were dedicated to the Holy Mother, St John the Apostle, St Stephan, St King Olaf, St Bishop Blasius, St Bishop Thorlakur, and St Holy Virgin Cathrine. The Stadur Church was moved to the District of Jarngerdarstadir in 1909 and named the Church of Grindavik. The semetary of Grindavík is there. A statue of the beloved reverand Oddur V. Gíslason is in the semetary who served the parish in 19th century.
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History and Culture
Junkaragerdi
Junkaragerdi was a farm just north of the Hafnarberg Cliffs. Its name was probably derived from 12-18 foreigner, who lived there, and were called "Junkers". They were said to be heavy drinkers, strong men, and womanizers. The neighbours wanted to get rid of them, and one night they damaged the rowlocks of their boats. The Junkers went fishing in the early morning and during the day they encountered bad weather and the rowlocks broke. The Junkers then supported the oars with their knees and got back home. The next time their oars were sawn half through and the saw marks were hidden. The Junkers went fishing and never came back.
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Other attractions
Officers Banquet
Ásbrú - Keflavík
Name of the facility: Andrews Banquet
About the facility
Description |
Three adjacent banquet |
Size |
2057 m² |
Stage |
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Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
450 people |
Staff |
Nature
Hrafnagja
The normal fault and tension fracture, Hrafnagjá, is the longest of its kind at the Reykjanes peninsula. It is 12 km long and up to 30 m high. The set of fractures east of Vogar village forms a typical rift valley.
Location: Hrafnagjá is visible from Reykjanesbraut (road nr. 41) to Keflavík International Airport. A hikingtrail leads to the location from the parking place by the intersection of the town Vogar.
Hrafnagjá is a geosite in the Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark.
Other attractions
Félagsbíó
Company: Hljomaholl
Name of the facility: Felagsbio
About the facility
Description |
The facility is named after a old movie theater in Keflavík. Available only morning and evenings. Ideal for small meetings and lectures. |
Size |
6 m x 10 m Hight: 2,55 |
Stage |
No |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Seating: 16-25 Standing: 50 |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Fohn 6,1 |
Projector |
Nec Lm 4000 |
Size of screen |
Screen 150 inches
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes |
Computer |
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WIFI |
Yes |
History and Culture
Jón Þorkelsson og Sveinbjörn Egilsson
He was a great poet, translator and a grammarian, who wrote a dictionary of Icelandic skaldic language, the Lexicon Poëticum. His most famous works are his translations of Homer. He too is commemorated by a monument at the church.
Other attractions
Kennslustofa
Company: Keilir
About the facility
Description |
Large class room, linoleum floors with white walls and light ceiling. New and powerful ventilation. |
Size |
275 m² Height: 3m |
Stage |
No |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Sitting: 140 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Cloud CX A4/ Cloud CX163 |
Projector |
Sony (Two available)
|
Size of screen |
Two screens 3,0 width - In the front of the romm 2,0 widht - For the people in the back
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes
|
Computer |
Lenovo |
WIFI |
Yes |
Other attractions
Midsummer night hike in Þorbjörn
Annually, The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavík sponsor a Midsummer night hike on the mountain Þorbjörn. On the top of the mountain there is entertainment which includes singing and camp fire. The walk ends at the Blue Lagoon which is open past midnight that evening. This is an entertaining recreation for the whole family. For information about the forthcoming Midsummer day hike visit the official website of Grindavík www.grindavik.is or www.bluelagoon.com.
Highlights
Basendar
An ancient fishing outfit and a trading post just south of Stafnes.
It was one of the harbours of the Danish Trade Monopoly posts comprising Hafnir, Stafnes and Midnes. During the night of January 9th 1799 a catastrophic tidal flood devastated Batsendar. It swept most of the houses away and some of the people barely escaped. Only one old woman drowned. This was the most devastating, tidal flood in the history of the country.
How to get there: Road from Sandgerði to Stafnesi. There is a parking and walk from there until you see ruins of the place and old wall made from rocks.
History and Culture
Magma, House of Culture and Natural Resources
Here are two very attractive and interesting exhibitions:
The Saltfish Museum:The exhibition Saltfisksetrið brings to light our seafaring history. The exhibition is very intriguing for foreign tourists, and it is interesting for local students, who can study the most important
profession of the country, and enjoyable for every Icelander passing through on a weekend trip.
The people of Grindavík have long been among the most prolific in the production of dried salted cod. The exhibition about Iceland's history in the processing and sales of dried salted cod and it's significance to Iceland's economy is therefore well placed in Grindavík.
The Saltfisksetrið exhibition opened in the year 2002. The exhibition offers large pictures, a text detailing the history of dried salted cod processing along with some historical objects from characteristic harbor towns of old.
The self-guided walking tour has a marked beginning and end, and is therefore outlined in chronological order. The floor is made of gravel, and there are stage sets of buildings from different periods on show throughout the exhibit.
Great care was taken to recreate the history of dried salted cod processing, and the exhibit has attracted much attention.
The Township of Grindavík was a leading force in the construction of this site, in collaboration with its founders and other donors from GrEarth Energy:
In Iceland there are unique possibilities to see and investigate most of earth's dynamic processes, such as volcanism and geothermal heat, which is the result of the young age of the island. It might be said that Iceland is a window into the past as well as into the future. By reading the history of the different
geological strata it is possible to forecast geological events that are likely to happen again.
The larges glaciers and the mightiest glacial rivers in Europe are here in Iceland and here are to be found the largest high- and low-temperature geothermal areas, unusually high volcanic and tectonic activity and magnificent and rough nature.
EARTH ENERGY has 18 boxes showing:
1 Ísland - a land in the shaping
2 The battle between sea and fire
3 The birth of Iceland
4 The earth can be compared to an egg
5 The boundaries of the plates on earth's crust
6 A Seismic model
7 The active volcanic belt
8 Earthquakes in Iceland
9 Volcanic eruptions are frequent on the
Reykjanes peninsula
10 Fissure eruptions are common in Iceland
11 The age of the earth
12 A glacier covers Scandinavia
13 Iceland was a subtropical paradise
14 Research and science
15 Energy from the bowles of the earth
16 Drilling for hot water
17 The power plant at Svartsengi
18 The Blue Lagoon
EARTH ENERGY - In cooperation with HS Orka
indavík.
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.
History and Culture
The Church in Innri-Njarðvík
History and Culture
The Church in Ytri-Njarðvík
The Church in Ytri-Njarðvík was opened on April 19th, 1979. The church was designed by two architects, Ormar Þór Guðmundsson and Örnólfur Hall. The church is 400 square meters and has a 108 square meter basement. It has seating for 230 people in the main area but it can be extended to 330 if needed.
http://www.njardvikurkirkja.is/
Phone: +354 421 5013
Nature
Gallow Cliffs near Hagafell
Cliffs known as Gallows Cliffs or Hanging Rocks.
The cliffs were used to execute thieves captured in Þorbjarnarfell according to an old folk story.
Location: From road 43 there is a short walk.
Other attractions
Northern light inn
About the facility
Description |
Meeting room that can be enlarged into Max restaurant. Bright romm with windows facing south and blackout curtains, screen protection, lighting is with dimmer setting and the room has hardwood floors. |
Size |
95 m² Hight: 2,4 m. Lenght:10,5 m. Width: 9 m. |
Stage |
No |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Sitting: 136 people Standing: 150-160 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Depends on the size of the meeting. |
Projector |
Sony
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Size of screen |
No info
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Not available
|
Computer |
Lenovo |
WIFI |
Yes |
History and Culture
Nature
Keilisnes
Keilisnes is a spit of land between the coves Flekkuvik and Kalfatjorn. On the Cairn Mound near the old main road stands a cairn called Stefansvarda. This spot offers an excellend panoramic view over the Faxi Bay.
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History and Culture
Stadarborg
A sheep shelter, round in shape and constructed skilfully from lava rocks.
Situated 2-3 km from the former parsonage Kalfatjorn in a direct line from there to Mt Dyngja.
It is about two metres high, 8 m in diameter, and 35 m in circumferance. The ground inside it is flat and covered with grass.
No sources reveal its age, but it is considered to be a few centuries old. According to the legend, a man named Gudmundur built it for the reverend at Kalfatjorn.
He worked elaborately at the construction, collected stones from the surrounding area to have a large selection to chose from to fit them together as perfectly as possible. He planned to close it with a cone shaped roof of stones, but the reverend envisioned it higher and more prominent than his church´s steeple and stopped the construction work. The stone mason left it exactly as we see it today. It was declared inviolate in 1951.
Other attractions
Merkines
Company: Hljómahöll
Name of the facility: Merkines
About the facility
Description |
Named after birthplace of two siblings Elly and Vilhjalmur Vilhjalms. They are very well known singers in Iceland but both have passed away. The room has hardwood floors and red painted walls. The room can be enlarged into Stapi. |
Size |
15 m x 11 m |
Stage |
Yes, Movable from 1m x 2m to 5m x 2m |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Theater: 104 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Ceiling speakers Movable JBL Ion |
Projector |
Nec Lm 4000 |
Size of screen |
4m x 3m
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes |
Computer |
|
WIFI |
Yes |
Nature
Ströndin vestan Grindavíkur
Protected coastline because of birdlife, marine biology and rifts.
Location is west of Grindavik by road 425.
Nature
Stakksfjordur
This is a deep southern inlet of the big Faxi Bay between spit Keilisnes in the east and the Stakkur Peak of the Holmur Cliff in the west. The Stakkur Peak is crowned with a lighthouse. The bay was named after a freestanding rock in the sea off Cliff Holmsberg.
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History and Culture
Cove Helguvik
Helguvik is a small cove close to the freestanding rock Stakkur off Cliff Holmsberg, just north of Keflavik in the town Reykjanesbær. Nowadays this cove is a flourishing trade centre with an harbour, capelin meal factory, a processing factory for capelin, a lively cement trade and an asphalt factory. More industries are showing interest in settling in its vicinity.
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History and Culture
Hopsnes
The spit on which you are standing is named Hópsnes on the west side and Þórkötlustaðanes on the east side. The spit is 2 km long and 1 km wide and was formed 2,800 years ago when lava flowed into the sea.
Hópsnes/Þórkötlustaðanes was formed during an eruption from a row of craters named Sundhnúkur located just north of the village of Grindavík. Port conditions in Grindavík are excellent due to this lava flow and the lagoon (Hópið) that formed beside the spit when the sea began to erode the lava and move loose materials. If the spit were not there, the village of Grindavík would probably never have been built. The fact is that it is one of six communities on the Reykjanes peninsula that owes its existence to an eruptive fissure in a volcanic system that is still active. Eruptions could occur in this area at any time.
From its earliest days, Grindavík has been one of the main fishing centres in Iceland. Sundhnúkur, from where the lava that formed the spit flowed, has navigation signals showing the route through the gap into the harbour. Travelling around the spit, one can see a number of shipwrecks that have run aground here and in the neighbourhood in the course of the 20th century. There are information signs by some of the wrecks.
Both the village and fishing-vessel operations flourished in the early 20th century. Numerous rowing boats and later motor boats were operated from Þórkötlustaðanes. There are a good number of remains of the settlement that is no more, such as entrance cairns, fish-storage huts, ice storages, fish-processing houses, liver-processing and salt huts. The fishing operation moved to the location that is now Grindavík harbour in 1939, when a group of energetic Grindavík residents took it upon themselves to dig a channel through the reef that had hitherto prevented boats from entering the Hópið lagoon. The Hópsnes lighthouse was built in 1928.
Today the area is a popular recreational area with a hiking and biking trail.
Other attractions
Brúin
Company: Ráin
Name of the facility: Brúin
About the facility
Description |
Large Banquet, the space is open and bright |
Size |
Length 3 meters |
Stage |
Yes |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Sitting: 250 people Standing: 500 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Sound master |
Projector |
Nec
|
Size of screen |
10 m²
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes
|
Computer |
Hewlett-Packard |
WIFI |
Yes |
History and Culture
Other attractions
Berg in Hljómahöll
Company: Hljómahöll
About the facility
Description |
Named after a cliff, Holmaberg in Keflavík. Berg is ideal for concerts, lectures and meetings. Chairs are very comfortable and are designed by Valdimar Hardarson architect. |
Size |
9,3 m x 16 m Lofthæð: 6m |
Stage |
Yes, 9,3m (breidd) x 5m (dýpt) |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Theater: 104 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
JBL Vertec |
Projector |
5000 lumens
|
Size of screen |
5m x 5m
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes |
Computer |
H |
WIFI |
Yes |
Nature
Mt Stapafell
History and Culture
Svartsengi
One of the five major high temperature areas of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
It supplies all of the communities of the Reykjanes Area with hot water for house heating and other purpose. The famous Blue Lagoon comes from the discharge from the power station. Area of green patches north of the hill Svartsengisfell north of the town Grindavík. On summertime the people of Grindavík celebrate there.
Other attractions
Stapi
Company: Hljómahöll
About the facility
Description |
The historic community Stapi, largest room of Hljomaholl. The Hall extended with the opening of Merkines. |
Size |
350 m² |
Stage |
Yes, 12 m widht x 9 m deep |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Theater: 400 people Banquet: 450 people Standing: 900 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
JBL |
Projector |
Hitachi 6000 lumens
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Size of screen |
6m x 5m
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes |
Computer |
|
WIFI |
Yes |
History and Culture
Vatnsleysustrond
The inhabited area on Vatnsleysuströnd is only on a thin strip of land by the beach and is mostly in boroughs that formed by the best land.
History and Culture
Settlement
Nature
Nature
Rosmhvalanes
Flat point at the northwestern part of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
It is from glacial periods and is between Ytri-Njarðvík and Kirkjuvog.
Rosmhvalur was another name for Walrus and the story says that they used to live there.
There is a new sign that shows a good way to drive around Reykjanes.
History and Culture
Hólmsbergsviti
The Lighthouse at Holmsberg was built in1956 and stands 9,3 m tall with a compartmenet for the light of 3,4 m tall. It has identical lighthouses in 6 other parts of Iceland, all designed by the engineer Axel Sveinsson.
Other attractions
The Happy Sailor in Grindavík
A family and port festival is held annually in Grindavík in the beginning
of june. Held on the seamens´day week end, it is an entertaining
festivity which honors earlier times which influenced the local
community since it's establishment seamanship and seagoing has
been the main source of occupation and income for the inhabitants
of Grindavík. For more information visit Grindavík's official homepage
www.grindavik.is.
Nature
Mt Thorbjorn
A free standing, hyaloclastite mountain north of Grindavik.
It offers great panoramic view over most of the Reykjanes Peninsula on fine days. The northeastern part of the mountain depicts thermal activity an to its north and northeast is an extensive high temperature area. It is split by a fissure called "The Thieves´ Gap" (Thjofagja), occupied by 15 thieves according to the legend. They were eventually overwhelmed and killed by trickery.
Nature
Arnarsetur
Arnarsetur is a short monogenetic volcanic fissure with scoria and spatter craters, formed in an eruption that was an integral part of the Reykjanes Fires, a volcano-tectonic episode from 1210 to 1240. The fissure is two kilometers in length and the lava formations that originate from it cover 20 square kilometers. They are rugged and contain lava tubes and remains of human activity. The name Arnarsetur means Eagle's nest and derives from a pair of eagles that lived in the area before.
Arnarsetur is located east of the road to town Grindavík (43). The exit is about half way from Reykjanesbraut (41) to Grindavík.
Other attractions
Andrews theater
Ásbrú - Keflavík
Name of the facility: Andrews theater
About the facility
Description |
Lecture hall with a theater setting. |
Size |
922 m² |
Stage |
Já 100 m² |
Good entrance |
Yes, Ticket sale and other sale booth, stone floor and large windows. Restroom. |
Capacity |
450 people |
Staff |
Nature
Sundhnúksröðin
A crater row formed in eruption 2.350 years ago.
It created natural harbour condtions in the town Grindavík. Sundahnúkur was used as a landmark for the Grindavík harbour in former times.
Nature
Hvassahraunskatlar
Hvassahraunskatlar is a hornitos in the Hrútagjá lava shield flow. Hornitos usually form due to powerful degassing at crater edges. These ones, however, came into being approximately 10 km away from the top crater.
Hvassahraunskatlar is a geosite within Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark.
Nature
Snorrastaðatjarnir /Háibjalli
A popular recreational area.
Pounds, rich of vegetation and important resting place for migration birds.
Next to the pounds is Háibjalli, a 10 m high fault.
Location: Road 43 near Seltjörn and Sólbrekkuskógur.
Other attractions
Park Inn by Radison
Keflavík
About the facility
Description |
Offers three customize meeting rooms. Large meeting room on the down floor of the hotel. Two meeting rooms that can be come one. 1 and 2 has no windows that are facing outside. One glass wall facing the entrance of the hotel. Lights can be control in both rooms. Carpet floors.
Number 3 has windows facing Hafnargata the main street in Keflavík. Tiled floors and lights can be controled. |
Size |
Comming soon! |
Stage |
No |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Sitting: 300 people Standing: 500 people |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
Apart |
Projector |
Epson
|
Size of screen |
3x2 width
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes
|
Computer |
Asus |
WIFI |
Yes |
Nature
Kapelluhraun
Copy right: www.nat.is Used by permission.
Other attractions
The Sunset Banquet Hall
Company: Hotel Keflavík
About the facility
Description |
Meeting room, bright lighting with large windows, curtains, hard wood floors. |
Size |
40 m² |
Stage |
No |
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
Cinema: 60 people U-shaped: 25 people Meeting room: 25 people Banquet: 45-55 |
Staff |
Yes |
Technology
Sound system |
BOSE |
Projector |
Sony
|
Size of screen |
180x250
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes
|
Computer |
iMac and Ipad |
WIFI |
Yes |
Nature
Patterson
Patterson Airport was built in 1942 by the usa navy.
The airport was mainly used to maintain the aircrafts. Next to the airport can be found Subfossils shells, since 20.000-22.000 years ago. They lived shorly before the Late Glacial Maximum at about 18.000 years age. The sea level at that time was about 5-10 m. The airport was closed 1945.
Location: Road 44 at fence on Patterson. Walk north from old ammunition supplier
History and Culture
Keflavíkurkirkja / Keflavik Church
Keflavik Church was built in 1914 and designed by Rögnvaldur Ólafsson.
Opening hours:
Mondays - Thursdays: 10:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 15:00
Fridays: 10:00 - 12:00
Website: www.keflavikurkirkja.is
Phone: +354 420 4300