What to do and see in Reykjanes, Reykjanes Peninsula: The Best Sights & Landmarks

June 25, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Discover the best top things to do in Reykjanes, Iceland including Galtarviti, Faro de Gardur, Stekkjarkot, The Giantess in the Mountain, Hot Stuff and General Andrews Monument, Hopsnes Lighthouse, Selatangar, Garoskagi Lighthouse, Hvalsneskirkja, Anchor Monument.
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1. Galtarviti

Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer Iceland
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Galtarviti

2. Faro de Gardur

Gardur Iceland
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Faro de Gardur

3. Stekkjarkot

Reykjanesvegur, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer 260 Iceland
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Stekkjarkot

4. The Giantess in the Mountain

Bakkavegur Harbour, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer Iceland
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34%
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4.0 based on 235 reviews

The Giantess in the Mountain

Reviewed By sharonq867 - Zeeland, The Netherlands

It's on the other side of the little Harbour and very funny to just go in and see the giant and it's bed and toothbrush. If you are in the neighborhood anyway you should take a look inside the cave. The local people tell the story that children who turn to old for a pacifier will go to the cave with their parents and leave it in the tree. The cave is well kept and very neat. But be aware that the giant is not, you can hear her snor and burp from the other side of the Harbour.

5. Hot Stuff and General Andrews Monument

Located near Mt Fagradalsfjall, Grindavik Iceland
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Hot Stuff and General Andrews Monument

6. Hopsnes Lighthouse

Bakkalag, Grindavik 240 Iceland http://www.leuchtturmseiten.de/home.htm?5635
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4.0 based on 55 reviews

Hopsnes Lighthouse

Reviewed By K1989TBlouisd

Very interesting place. The lighthouse is high above the sea on a very high cliff. The view is fantastic is all directions.

7. Selatangar

Grindavik Iceland http://www.visitreykjanes.is/en/moya/toy/index/place/selatangar
Excellent
52%
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33%
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

Selatangar

8. Garoskagi Lighthouse

Highway 402, Gardur Iceland
Excellent
45%
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Garoskagi Lighthouse

Reviewed By abearfellow

We had a couple of extra days on a layover and stayed in Keflavik (the Berg hotel is the big draw for us). Having explored much of Iceland, we decided to just poke around the peninsula. First stop was Gardur and it's museum and light house. Beautiful pictures here. Then down the coast to Sandgerdi and another photogenic lighthouse. We should have continued down to Stafnes but instead swung back through Keflavik to go down the southern route through Hafnir. Down here you will find amazing cliff views of basalt and birds. One place that gets little mention and is somehow left off of maps is the Valahnúkamöl area and the Valahnúker Mountain and Cliffs. it is just off of route 425 there are information displays about the Great Auk (the last of which perished on Eldey Island that can be seen offshore) and a cool statue commemorating that last Auk. Further along 425 there are more information displays about the volcanic activity and the mid-atlantic rift. The bridge between two continents is along this road as well. We ended this trip with lobster soup in Bryggyan in Grindavik before heading back to the hotel. But, if you have the time, there is a great walk from the east part of town out to the Hopsnes lighthouse. This is a great walk with information signs telling about the shipwrecks that have happened in the past. Fun half day !!

9. Hvalsneskirkja

Gardskagavegur, Sandgerdi Iceland http://www.icelandtravel.is/about-iceland/destination-guide/reykjanes/detail/item741546/Hvalsneskirkja_Church
Excellent
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Hvalsneskirkja

10. Anchor Monument

Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer Iceland
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Anchor Monument

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