Reykjavík & Reykjanes

Iceland's capital region and the Reykjanes peninsula, home to Keflavík Airport, with city culture, the Blue Lagoon and new volcanic lava landscapes all close at hand.

This region includes Iceland's Capital Region (Reykjavík, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður, Garðabær, Mosfellsbær and more) and the Southern Peninsula region (the Reykjanes peninsula, including Keflavík and Grindavík). To the east it meets South Iceland around the Hengill mountain and Krýsuvík, and to the north, across Mount Esja, lies West Iceland. Highlights: Hallgrímskirkja church, Harpa concert hall, the Sun Voyager sculpture, and whale-watching and puffin boats from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík; on the peninsula, the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the "Bridge Between Continents" spanning the Eurasian and North American plates, Reykjanes Lighthouse and the Gunnuhver geothermal area, and the colourful Krýsuvík geothermal field. Since 2021, the Fagradalsfjall volcano and the Sundhnúkur crater row have erupted repeatedly, affecting Grindavík. This area is the start and end of almost every Iceland trip: stop at the Blue Lagoon on your arrival or departure day, and leave 1–2 days for the city. Keflavík Airport is about 45 minutes from the city, with airport coaches. In winter there are only 4–5 hours of daylight, but you can see the northern lights from just outside the city. During volcanic activity on the peninsula, some roads and trails are closed, so check the Icelandic Met Office and SafeTravel alerts before you go.

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