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The Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is a health and geothermal spa on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
A visit to the Blue Lagoon Iceland geothermal spa is an important part of your stay in Iceland.
Guests renew their relationship with nature, soak up the scenic beauty and enjoy breathing the clean, fresh air while relaxing in the warm geothermal seawater. It is no surprise that the readers of "Conde Nast Traveller" voted Blue Lagoon as the best spa worldwide and voted one of 25 wonders of the world by National Geographic. For ten consecutive years Blue Lagoon has been awarded the Blue Flag environmental recognition granted to natural beaches and marinas. The water's temperature is 37-39°C / 98-102°F. The lagoon holds nine million liters of geothermal seawater. Regular sampling shows that "common" bacteria do not thrive in this ecosystem, thus additional cleansers such as chlorine are not needed.
SILICA HOTEL
Make your visit to Blue Lagoon truly special with an unforgettable stay at Silica Hotel. Built in harmony with the surrounding landscape, it offers an oasis of calm, relaxation, and healing. Set in the heart of a stunning lava landscape, Silica Hotel is a just ten-minute walk from the Blue Lagoon. The hotel offers its own private bathing lagoon which is available for hotel guests. The hotel has 35 bright and spacious double/twin rooms. All rooms offer private facilities and a veranda, with breathtaking views of the surrounding lava fields.
The Silica Hotel opened in June 2005 and in 2015 it was redesigned and renovated to it's current state. Modern look and practical solutions characterize its design.
LAVA Restaurant at Blue Lagoon offers a unique dining experience. It is built into the cliff so it features a natural lava wall and the view overlooks the lagoon, adding to its uniqueness.
The chefs take pride in using fresh Icelandic ingredients and the lunch and evening menus range from light dishes to gourmet meals. Try the catch of the day, which is the freshest fish available from the near fishing village Grindavík.
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- Norðurljósavegur / Northern Lights Road 1
- 240 Grindavík
- 426-8650
- Hringbraut 93
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 690 3448
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- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 841-1448
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 690-2211
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 857-0646
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 762-6201
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- 240 Grindavík
- 848-0143
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- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 490-6006
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 864-8128
- Húsatóftum
- 240 Grindavík
- 426-8720
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 699-4613
- Hvammsdalur 8
- 190 Vogar
- 897-2108, 553-7000
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- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 537-2018
- Kálfatjörn
- 190 Vogar
- 424-6529
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- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 848-1186, 421-2219
- Minna Knarrarnes
- 190 Vogar
- 897-6424 , 852-0285
- Hlíðarvegur 52
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 898-5142
- Guðnýjarbraut 21
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 895-6364
- Fitjabakki 1d
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 420-1212, 520-1212
- Stekkjargötu 79
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 892-0501
- Borgarhraun 1
- 240 Grindavík
- 820-5750
- Hafnargata 27a
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 897-3443
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 |
History and Culture
The "Turkish" raid.
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
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.
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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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
Settlement
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.
Nature
Nature
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 ghost that was laid there. She had caused great disturbance until a priest set a trap for her and she fell into the spring. This happened about 400 years ago.
The mud pools take form where steam from boiling geothermal reservoir water emanates and condenses and mixes with surface water. Accompanying gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide make the water acid. This causes alteration of the fresh lava rock to clay.
Steaming of the ground at Reykjanes increased markedly as a consequence of a pressure drawdown in the geothermal reservoir upon the start of production from the reservoir in 2006.
Iceland´s largest mud pool at present prominent, highest up in the Gunnuhver group. It is 20 meters wide across a rim of mud, boiling vigorously.
Two ramps are located at the Gunnuhver group, on close to Gunnuhver itself where you can look down to the spring and hear the vigorous noise, see the boiling water and feel the power bursting from the ground and the steam on your face. The other ramp is located on Kísilhól a silica hill. From there you have a good view over Gunnuhver group and surroundings.
Gunnuhver stands in the heart of the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark where the North Atlantic ridge rises from the ocean, you find 100 different craters and lava fields, bird cliffs, high geothermal areas, black sand beaches, The Bridge Between Continents, geothermal power plants, lighthouses, and exhibitions.
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
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
Nature
Mt Fagradalsfjall
Mt Fagradalsfjall, the westernmost part of the mountain ridge of the Reykjanes Peninsula, is really a small plateau. Some hyalocaslite ridges protrude, especially in the western part. Its highest elevation is 385 m. above sea level.
Frank M. Andrews, the commander in chief of the American forces in the North-Atlantic area during World War II, with several other high ranking officers, was killed there in a crash. They were arriving from USA and preparing for landing on Keflavík Airport. Only one man survived the crash. He had to wait more than 24 hours for rescue. There can still been found items from the plane.
Location: In the center of Reykjanes Peninsula, north-east of Grindavík.
Frank Maxwell Andrews
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
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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Nature
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
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.
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.
History and Culture
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
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
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
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.
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
|
Size of screen |
6m x 5m
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Yes |
Computer |
|
WIFI |
Yes |
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
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
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.
History and Culture
The Church in Innri-Njarðvík
Nature
Brimketill
Brimketill is a small, naturally carved pool, by marine erosion, at the lava shore edge west of the town of Grindavík.
The folklore relates that the pond was regularly occupied by a giantess named Oddný. The viewing platform overlooking Brimketill is just a few steps away from the parking lot starting with a small set of stairs, making the platform inaccessible to wheelchairs. Standing on the platform you risk the possibility of getting soaked as the waves can almost reach the parking lot. Make sure to watch your step while taking in the amazing view and the unrelenting forces of nature. Utmost caution is recommended, especially when travelling with children.
Safety information!
- There is no safety supervision of the area.
- Visitors travel at their own risk.
- The waves can be unpredictable and unexpected.
- Ocean currents in the area are extremely powerful.
- Strong blasts of wind can be dangerous and unforeseen.
- Never leave your child unattended. Hold it at all times on the viewing platform.
- Entering the sea may be life-threatening.
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Nature
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
Ogmundarhraun
A lava flow formed in an eruption in the year 1151 AD.
In that year a 25 km long fissure opened obliquely acorss the Reykjanes peninsula. The lava field is located in south of ridge Nupshlidarhals(Vesturhals) and craters in the northern part are part of crater row in the north of Ridge Nupshlidarhals. Ogmundur is a male name in Iceland.
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
|
Size of screen |
No info
|
Microphones |
Yes |
Wireless cursors |
Not available
|
Computer |
Lenovo |
WIFI |
Yes |
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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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 |
Nature
Drykkjarsteinn
A rock with three holes, shape like bowls.
Most wanted stop for travellers that had to go to either to Grindavik or Krýsuvík. It is located were these two old roads meet.
The story says that one is for a dog, one for a man and the third for a horse. The water is holy and people could always trust that there would be water to drink.
Location: Short walk from road 427.
History and Culture
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.
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.
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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Nature
Ströndin vestan Grindavíkur
Protected coastline because of birdlife, marine biology and rifts.
Location is west of Grindavik by road 425.
Nature
Mt Stapafell
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
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.
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
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 highly effusive lava eruption. The basalt-type is a primitive deep-mantle derived picrite that contains much of the green mineral olivine.
Location: The Háleyjarbunga is close to Reykjanes lighthouse on the tip of Reykjanes. A hikingpath is marked form Gunnuhver over the lavafield to Háleyjarbunga.
Háleyjarbunga is a geosite within Reykjanes Unesco Global Geopark.
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.
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.
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 |
|
WIFI |
Yes |
Other attractions
Officers Banquet
Ásbrú - Keflavík
Name of the facility: Andrews Banquet
About the facility
Description |
Three adjacent banquet |
Size |
2057 m² |
Stage |
|
Good entrance |
Yes |
Capacity |
450 people |
Staff |
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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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.
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.
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
History and Culture
Húshólmi
Ruins of farm partly covered by lava flow.
The Húshólmi area is a so called "clearing" over which the lava Ögmundarhraun didn´t flow during an eruption in the year 1151. The lava came flowing from vulcanic craters on the east side of Núpshlíðarháls hill down to the shore. According to archaeologists, in the western part of the "clearing" are ruins of the ancient Krýsuvík farm, dated back since before the year 900. Among the ruins are presumably parts of a home, a church and a semetary.
Húshólmi is a popular outdoor area and a interesting site worth visiting.
Nature
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 popular spot with visitors and especially among photographers, as it is truly picturesque when the unremitting waves hit the rock.
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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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 |
Nature
Méltunnuklif
Lava pile between Grindavík and Krýsuvík.
A good place to ,,read" the history of the peninsula.
Location: Short walk from road 427
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
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 |
Museums
Reykjanes Art Museum
Museums
Reykjanes Maritime Center
Museums
Duus Museum - Cultural Center
Shopping
Urta Islandica
Visitor Centres
The Bioeffect Tour
Exhibitions
The Giganta in the cave
Museums
Viking World
Visitor Centres
Reykjanes Geopark visitor center
Museums
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage - Stekkjarkot
Exhibitions
Hljómahöll Conference Center
Tourist Information Centres
KVIKAN - House of Culture and Natural Resources
Museums
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage
Museums
The Icelandic Museum of Rock ´n´ Roll
Others
- Grænásbraut 506
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 661-6999
- Vogar
- 190 Vogar
- 440-6200
Restaurants
Olsen Olsen
Restaurants
Restaurants
Bryggjan Grindavík
Restaurants
The Bridge
Restaurants
KEF Restaurant
Restaurants
Ráðhúskaffi
Restaurants
Restaurants
Library Bistro / bar
Hotels
Hotel Keflavik
Museums
Viking World
Restaurants
Salthúsið Restaurant
Shopping
Urta Islandica
Hotels
Hotel Duus
Restaurants
Paddy´s Beach Pub
Restaurants
Papa´s Pizza
Visitor Centres
The Bioeffect Tour
Cafés
Cafés
Café Petite
Restaurants
Fish House Bar and Grill
Exhibitions
Hljómahöll Conference Center
Restaurants
Restaurants
Lava restaurant at the Blue Lagoon
Others
- Básinn - Vatnsnesvegi 16
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-3755, 863-3741
- Fitjar 2
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 581-2345
- Krossmói 2
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 570-6766, 570-6766
- Keflavíkurflugvöllur
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 4313849
- Krossmói 4
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 519-6920
- Iðjustígur 1
- 260 Reykjanesbær
- 5195210
- Hafnargata 39
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 4218666
- Keilisbraut 771
- 235 Reykjanesbær
- 4214777
- Vatnsnesvegur 12
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 420-7000
- Hafnargata 36a
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 555-0801
- Hafnargötu 86
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 581-2345
- Hafnargötu 26
- 240 Grindavík
- 426-7080
- Fitjar 2
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 530-7070
- Hafnargata 19a
- 230 Reykjanesbær
- 421-4601
- Norðurljósavegur 1
- 240 Grindavík
- 426-8650
- Norðurljósavegur / Northern Lights Road 1
- 240 Grindavík
- 426-8650
- Tjarnargata 26
- 190 Vogar
- 893-6800