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Welcome to Reykjanes Peninsula - the gateway to Iceland. Visit Reykjanes Iceland is the official fac

Our sole purpose is to introduce to you the variety of attractions, accommodations and activities in the area so you can make the most of your visit to Iceland. The Reykjanes Peninsula is the most south-west region of Iceland. It is a popular tourist destination and the home of some of Iceland´s most popular tourist attractions like The Blue Lagoon, golfing, deep-sea fishing, The Bridge Between continents, the Viking ship „Íslendingur“, the geyser Gunnuhver and more. What to See & Do:
- Active Volcano!
- Craters, lava flows, lava caves
- Got springs and steam vents
- Blue lagoon bathing in geothermal pools
- The surf and sea
- Lighthouses
- Fishing boats in the harbour
- The activities 4x4, cycling, horse riding
- The churches
- Cultural activities
- Restaurant and cafe with panoramic views
- Interesting museum
- Fantastic bird watching
- Northern Lights
- Great sunsets
- And much more

29/10/2026

Another meeting that could’ve been an email? Send a Knittaker from Reykjanes instead 🧶🌋

Meet Marta, one of our local AI Knittakers, Authentic Icelandic knitters, who’ll take your online meeting, knit the key takeaway (if there was one), and leave you free to explore Reykjanes.

While one of them handles the call, you could be walking between continents, watching the steam rise at any number of geothermal spots or exploring fresh lava fields left by recent eruptions.

Less meeting time. More Reykjanes time.

🧶 Book your Knittaker at aiknittaker.com — available until November 20!

26/10/2026

Just add a little splash of paint and voila, you got yourself a great little autumn getaway – perfect for your Reykjanes exploration 👌

24/10/2026

Happy First Day of Winter! ❄️

Today is Fyrsti vetrardagur [first day of winter], the traditional first day of winter in Iceland. According to the old Icelandic calendar, winter starts today, even if the weather often has other plans.

Here on Reykjanes, we’re heading into the darker months, with shorter days, colder temperatures and the usual mix of wind, rain, snow and the occasional bit of sunshine. A good time to dig out the warmer layers and keep an eye on the weather forecast before heading out.

Gleðilegan vetur [happy winter] from all of us at Visit Reykjanes Iceland and Reykjanes UNESCOGlobalGeopark! ❄️

22/10/2026

Frosty morning by Reykjanestá ❄️

Just as winter is approaching and days are getting shorter, we’re getting frost during the nights here in Reykjanes. Time to bring out the parkas and go out with a hot drink in the good old Thermos!

19/10/2026

Visiting Reykjanes in October? 🍂

Autumn is a great time to explore the Reykjanes Peninsula, with colourful landscapes, powerful waves along the rugged coastlines and plenty of places to explore away from the crowds.

Whether you’re looking for a scenic hike, a geothermal stop, a bit of local history or simply somewhere to enjoy the autumn scenery, here are a few ideas to add to your itinerary.

Save this post for your next trip to Reykjanes 🤝

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📸 by Thrainn Kolbeinsson | Iceland & Asa Steinars

16/10/2026

Northern Lights season is here and we’re here for it 🤝

What you need in order to witness the Northern Lights is essentially three things: darkness, a clear sky and most importantly, the Northern Lights (duh).

So when you visit Iceland, look for a KP index above 4 and a clear sky, then head to a place where light pollution is low. Then hope for the best!

But remember, the KP-index is only a forecasted average activity over a few hours. So even if it’s low, you can still get lucky, so keep your eyes on the sky!

Now let’s wait for for that KP-index to rise and clouds to go away 🙏

15/10/2026

Small people, big landscapes.

You’re always bound to feel small while exploring Iceland, especially when you find yourself away from the crowds, surrounded by mountains, the ocean or a seemingly endless lava fields.

1. Lake Kleifarvatn.
2. Mt. Keilir.
3. Miðdegishnúkar.
4. Brimketill.

Which one would you like to visit the most?

12/10/2026

There are countless trails for gravel and mountain biking around the Reykjanes peninsula. Mountains and ridges, surrounded by lava fields, moss and other mountains and ridges – and an occasional lake.

What more could you ask for?

07/10/2026

They don’t sort themselves 🐑

Even though the people of Grindavík have been going through difficult times due to the recent volcanic eruptions and evacuations, they still show up to do whatever needs to be done, whenever it needs to be done. And this year’s RÉTTIR (sorting) were no different.

Every fall, the sheep are gathered from wherever they ended up after roaming freely during the summer in a process called SMÖLUN (herding). They are then brought together, where people sort them and return them to their respective farms during events called réttir.

This happens all over the country throughout the fall, and right now there’s only a few réttir left on the calendar now, just in time before winter hits ❄️

05/10/2026

Exploring Sogin, our very own geothermal valley, tucked away in the Reykjanes highlands.

You can either go to one of the nearby hills to get a good overview, or you can make your way all the way into the valley itself and follow the river as far as it goes – or even better, both.

Whatever you choose, it’s guaranteed to be a good day out!

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