Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjavík

Reykjanes Peninsula Tours & Tickets

Did you know? Reykjanes Peninsula

Reykjanes is home to the Blue Lagoon, Iceland's most visited natural attraction, where geothermal seawater reaches 37–39°C year-round due to nearby volcanic activity.

The peninsula sits on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, making it one of the few places on Earth where you can see the geological boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Reykjanes was the site of Iceland's most recent volcanic eruption on land, with multiple eruptions between 2021 and 2023 in the Fagradalsfjall area.

The region is almost treeless and covered in dark lava fields (locally called 'lava gardens'), creating a dramatically alien landscape that has been used as a film and TV location.

Grindavík, a fishing village on Reykjanes, was temporarily evacuated in 2023 due to volcanic activity, but has since reopened to visitors.

The Keflavík International Airport, Iceland's main entry point, is located on Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from Reykjavik city centre.

Reykjanes Peninsula: frequently asked questions