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GENERAL INFORMATION

Tourist Information Centers 2Welcome to Reykjanes 3

MAIN TOWNS / VILLAGES

Reykjanesbær 5Sandgerði 6Grindavík 7Garður 8Vogar 9

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The Light hou se on Garð skagi 12Reykja nes Light hou se 14Whales 16

CULTURE AND ARTS

Culture and arts 18

HISTORY

History 58

NATURE RESERVE

Reykja nes nat ure res er ve 72

NATURE

Krýsuvík 78Eldey 80Gunnuhver 81Keilir 82Bridge Between Continents 83Birdlife 84

TOURS & ACTIVITES

The Blue Lagoon, geothermal spa 87Swimming Pools in Reykjanes 89Golf Courses in Reykjanes 90Sport fishing 92Guided tours 94Map of hiking trails in Reykjanes 96Lava fields and caves – Volcano tours 99All terrain vehicles – ATV4x4 100Arctic Horses 102Salty tours 103Cave trips 103

TRANSPORTATION

Coaches 104Car Rentals 104Taxis 105

ACCOMMODATION, DINING

Hotels 106Guesthouses 106Summer Houses, Huts 108Camping Sites 108Restaurants 109Fast Food 110Café’s 111

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Tourist Information Centers:

Upplýsingamiðstöð Reykjaness / Tourist Information Shopping mall, Krossmói 4, 260 Reykjanesbær Tel: 00 354 4213520/ 00 354 893 4096, reykja nes@reykja nes .is

SBK Keflavik CoachesGrófi n 2-4, 230 Reykja nes bær, Tel: 00 354 420 6000

Tourist Info Blue LagoonSvarts engi, 240 Grinda vík, Tel: 00 354 420 8800

Tourist Info Hafnargata 12a, Saltfisksetur Íslands, 240 Grinda vík, Tel: 00 354 420 1190, Fax: 00 354- 420 1199, salt fisk set ur@salt fisk set ur.is

The Nat ure Cent er Garð vegi 1, 245 Sand gerði, Tel: 00 354 423 7551, Fax: 00 354 423 7551, fsetur@ismennt.is

Garð skagi folk muse um Skaga braut 100, Garð ur, Tel: 00 354 894 2135, gardskagi@sim net.is

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Welcome to Reykjanes

The Suðurnes region on the Reykjanes peninsula is a popular tourist destination and the home of some of Iceland´s most popular tourist attractions. This official brochure will introduce an experience that we hope every tourist will enjoy while visiting this beautiful and powerful region. The area of interest range from pure nature experience to golfing, deep-sea fishing, a bridge between continents, the Viking ship „Íslendingur“, the Blue Lagoon and so much more. Within this guide you will find a host of attractions and details of how to get there. The guide has colour coded sections to enable you to find the area of your choice quickly.At the rear of the guide is a comprehensive list of bus transport services, hotels, guesthouses, camp sites, restaurants, fast foods and cafés.We will continue to update and improve this guide; your comments and observations would be most welcome. To assist us in this matter, we would be grateful to receive your comments either by the cut off form on page 112 or by email to reykjanes@reykjanes.is

Publisher : Markaðsstofa Suðurnesja

Editor : Kristján Pálsson, Páll Ketilsson

Layout: Víkurfréttir

Photos: Ellert Grétarsson

Printing: Oddi

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Hafnir

Laugarvat

FlúðiLaugará

HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

Reykhóla

Laugarbakk

Varmahlí

Haugane

SELFOSS

Reykjanesbær

Sandgerði

BLÖNDUÓ

SAUÐÁRKRÓKU

SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

EGILSSTAÐI

NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

HÖFN

VESTMANNAEYJA

REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

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MAIN TOWNS / VILLAGES

Main Towns/Villages

Reykjanesbær ..................................................................................................................... 5

Sandgerði .............................................................................................................................. 6

Grindavík ............................................................................................................................... 7

Sveitarfélagið Garður ...................................................................................................... 8

Sveitarfélagið Vogar ......................................................................................................... 9

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Reykjanesbær

The Town of Reykja nes is a young and vibr ant rapid ly growing town on Reykja nes peninsula. There has been a signi ficant incr e a se in num ber of cit izens in Reykja nes bær in the past ye ars and they are now 14.100.Reykja nes bær profits by its clos eness to the capi tal and it is also located at Iceland’s borders at the gate to the rest of the world. At the same time other bound aries have van is hed and now Ás brú, the for mer US naval base has been trans for med into an innovati ve and progressi ve ed ucational comm unity.The town boasts of diver se recr eational options and just on the town’s doorstep there is pristine nat ure. With the new Ósa botn a-road the possi bility of a roundtrip of Reykja nes peninsula with all its recr eation and spect acul ar scenery opens up before dri v ing back to the capi tal on the four lane and lit Reykja nes hig hway (41).www.reykjanesbaer.is

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MAIN TOWNS / VILLAGES

Sandgerði

Sandgerði is one of the country’s major fishing communities. Rich fishing-grounds are found just off the coast of Sandgerði. There are interesting things to do in the town, among others, bird-watching, golfing, see historical significant places, go swimming or have a meal in the restaurant. A great variety of Icelandic hand made souvenirs is on offer at the Listatorg souvenir shop. One can go visit the Nature Center, a museum with insight to Icelandic nature. It is possible to rent a summerhouse in the northern part of town. A new road lies south from Sandgerði passing Hvalsnes and Stafnes on to the Hafnir village. This offers the possibility to make a roundtrip on the northern part of the peninsula. – www.sandgerdi.is

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Grindavík

The town of Grindavík is well known for its importance to the fishing industry with many boats and trawlers and financially strong fishing enterprices. There you can also find The Blue Lagoon, Iceland’s most popular tourist attraction. In the salt fish museum you’ll find all the information you need on it’s history through pictures and stories and “The forever merry fisherman,“ a festival celebrating the life of the fishermen is held annually. Grindavík has much to offer to its guests beside it’s lively port and diverse birdlife. Around the town there are many interesting hiking and riding routes that lead to historical places. Around Grindavík you can find the moonlike lava fields with hot springs, caves and other secrets of the lava. – www.grindavik.is

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Garður

Outdoor enthusiasts should not miss out on the chance of visiting the town of Garður if they are traveling through the Reykjanes peninsula. On Garðskagi you can find diverse birdlife, dolphins or whales near the shore, untouched nature and an interesting regional museum with an extraordinary collection of engines. The restaurant Flösin is very popular and the view from its balcony is beautiful. Guests can camp on Garðskagi in the magnificent nature. The facility on the campsite includes bathrooms, running water and electricity and is ideal for guests with tents, trailer tents and winnabegos. After enjoying yourself out in the nature you can visit the local swimmingpool or relax in the hot tubs. – www.svgardur.is

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Vogar

In the Town of Vogar you will find various services and can enjoy a walk along the sea, watch the birdlife by Vogatjörn pond and the monument Íslands Hrafnistumenn by Erlingur Jónsson. The monument is in memory of fishermen from the area. In August The Family Day is held in the town of Vogar, and then the town comes alive with people of all ages enjoying themselves together. At Kálfatjörn you will find an excellent 9 hole golf course, which is played around one of the largest wooden churches in Iceland. In the district of Vatnsleysuströnd are several landmarks, among them are Mount Keilir, Háibjalli, Snorrastaðatjarnir, Hrafnagjá and Staðarborg.Outdoor enthusiasts should therefore take a look at the district of Vatnsleysuströnd. – www.vogar.is

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The Light hou se on Garð skagi

On Garðskagi you can find two lighthouses, the older one and also the smaller of the two was once regarded as one of the best lighthouses in Iceland because it stood low and therefore mist was not a problem. Although there was risk of the lighthouse being damaged because of surf and it was sometimes not visible because of seastorm. A new lighthouse was built on Garðskagi in 1944. At 28 metres it is the highest lighthouse in Iceland and was in second place in a survey which Rögnvaldur Guðmundsson supervised concerning the favorite lighthouses of the Icelandic people. Engineer Axel Sveinsson designed the lighthouse but the lighthouse is a radar transponder and used for weather surveilance. The operation of the lighthouse is under the supervision of the Icelandic Maritime Administration.

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Ingólfshöfð

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Bíldudalu

Þingeyr

Flateyr

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Súðaví

Hólmaví Drangsne

Hvammstangi

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Hofsós

Hrísey

GrenivíÁrskógssandu

Svalbarðseyr

Reykjahlí

Kópasker

Raufarhöf

Þórshöf

Bakkafjörðu

Vopnafjörðu

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Vík

Hvolsvöllu

Hell

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StokkseyriEyrarbakk

Garður

Vogar

Hafnir

Laugarvat

FlúðiLaugará

HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

Reykhóla

Laugarbakk

Varmahlí

Haugane

SELFOSS

Reykjanesbær

Sandgerði

BLÖNDUÓ

SAUÐÁRKRÓKU

SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

EGILSSTAÐI

NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

HÖFN

VESTMANNAEYJA

REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

Location Garðskagi

OpenInformation at the Municipal Museum at Garður

Disabled access Access to the older lighthouse

Price Free

Phone 00 354 422 7220 / 00 354 894 2135

Website www.svgardur.is

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Hvammstangi

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Svalbarðseyr

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Garður

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HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

Reykhóla

Laugarbakk

Varmahlí

Haugane

SELFOSS

Reykjanesbær

Sandgerði

BLÖNDUÓ

SAUÐÁRKRÓKU

SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

EGILSSTAÐI

NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

HÖFN

VESTMANNAEYJA

REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

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Skeggöxl

EiríksjökullReykja nes Light hou se

The first lighthouse in Iceland was built on Valahnúkur in Reykjanes in the year 1878. By 1905 earthquakes and surf had damaged Valahnúkur so much that there was the risk of the lighthouse falling into the sea. A new lighthouse was therefore built in 1907-1908 on Bæjarfell hill in Reykjanes and the old one was demolished with an explosion on april 16th 1908. A survey which Rögnvaldur Guðmundsson supervised in 2007 for the Icelandic Maritime Administration led to the conclusion that Reykjanes lighthouse was the most popular lighthouse among Icelanders. The lightsignal height is 69 meters above sealevel but the actual height of the lighthouse is 26 metres. Reykjanes lighthouse also has a radio beacon with a correction signal. There is carved rock and concrete in the lighthouse. Architect Frederik Kjørboe and engineer Thorvald Krabbe designed the lighthouse. The operation of Reykjanes Lighthouse is under the supervision of the Icelandic Maritime Administration.

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Humpback whale diving.

White beaked dolphin.

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SELFOSS

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Sandgerði

BLÖNDUÓ

SAUÐÁRKRÓKU

SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

EGILSSTAÐI

NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

HÖFN

VESTMANNAEYJA

REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

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Whales

The waters surrounding the Reykjanes peninsula are home to dolphins and various species of whales in the warmer months of the year, and in winter as well. Commonly found in the waters off Garður are white-beaked dolphins and minke whales. In winter sightings of both dolphins and whales are common, even as close as outside the harbour in Kefl avík and nearby. The area is an important habitat for these marine mammals, mainly as a seasonal feeding ground, rich in plankton. These waters provide excellent conditions for such fi sh species as sand eel, herring, capelin, haddock and cod to thrive. Humpback whales are also commonly seen in July and August, and occasionally sei whales, fi n whales and the enormous blue whales appear at the surface.

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Vikingworld

Vik inga heim ar is the home of the Vik ing Ship Ís lend ing ur (the Iceland-er). Built in 1996, Iceland er is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad ship, a remarka ble archaeolog ical find of an almost comp let ely in tact Vik ing ship, excavated in Norway in 1882.Capta in Gunn ar Mar el Egg erts son was in spired to build a replica of this beauti ful ship ba sed on his own back ground as ship build er and sail or. He copied the orig inal nail for nail. In the year 2000, with a gr-ant from the Leif ur Ei ríks son Commission of Iceland, he sailed from Iceland to New York, a jo ur n ey of 4200 naut ical miles. His voya ge brought world-wide attention to Leif Eiriks son’s and Bjarni Herj ólfs-son’s discovery of Amer ica, dated, accor ding to the Iceland ic sa gas, to exact ly 1000 A.D.Build ing Iceland er was an extra or din ary achi evem ent; at 23 metres long, 5.25 met ers wide and with a hold ing capacity of 80 tons (by modern stand ards), it took 2 ye ars of ef fort. The sail is 130 squ are met ers and the mast is 18 met ers in length. Made from pine and oak, schol ars beli eve this was the most comm on type of ship in use during the Vik ing Age.Vik inga heim ar is also a home to the ex hi bition The North Atl ant ic Vik ing Saga, orig inally shown at the Smith son i an Institution during the sum mer of 2000.Launched in Was hington D.C. by King Hakon of Norway, and with a State Dinn er at the White Hou se, it then tra vel ing to 6 other cities throug hout North Amer ica. This ex hi bition, like the sail ing of Iceland-er, celebrated the millenni um anni versary of the Vik ing discovery of North Amer ica, shedd ing light on the latest schol ar ly res e arch into the Nor se settlem ent and ex plorations of unknown lands.

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GullfossGeysir

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Grímsey

Hallormsstaður Gerpi

Snæfel

Ódáðahrau

Kverkfjöl

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Kjölu

Hekl

Lak

Ingólfshöfð

Dyrhólae

Arnarvatnsheið

Surtsey

PatreksfjörðuTálknafjörðu

Bíldudalu

Þingeyr

Flateyr

Suðureyr

Súðaví

Hólmaví Drangsne

Hvammstangi

Skagaströn

Hofsós

Hrísey

GrenivíÁrskógssandu

Svalbarðseyr

Reykjahlí

Kópasker

Raufarhöf

Þórshöf

Bakkafjörðu

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Borgarfjörðu

Reyðarfjörðu

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Vík

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Hell

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Garður

Vogar

Hafnir

Laugarvat

FlúðiLaugará

HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

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Vikingworld

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Gunn ar Mar el and his crew of 8 left Iceland on Iceland ic Independence day, the 17th of June, with a send off from the Prime Mini st er of Iceland. When it finally arri ved in New York on Oct o ber 5th-where it was greet ed by First Lady Hill ary Rod ham Clint on and Mayor Rud-olf Guili ani – the ship had made stops at 22 harbors. In addition to the festi vities with kings, queens, pres idents and mayors, when the ship arri ved, visitors also str ea med to see it while it was docked at each location, all told about 450,000 people came on bo ard.These two fine projects, both celebr at ing Iceland’s central role in the discovery of North Amer ica 1000 ye ars ago by the Nor se Vik ings, have now found a permanent home in Vik inga Ald an (Vik ing Wave), the central build ing on the Vik inga heim ar grounds. A spect acul ar modern build ing, it also of fers beauti ful views of the sur round ing bay, Faxa flói.

www.visitreykjanes.is

Location Vík inga braut 1, 235 Reykja nes bær

Open 11:00-18:00

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Phone 00 354 422 2000

Email info@vik inga heim ar.com

Website vik inga heim ar.com

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Duus hús – Cultural Cent er

The clu st er of build ings that make up Duus hús are am ong Iceland´s most remarka ble and hi stor ic man-made struct ures. The old est tim-ber build ing comp let ed in 1877 and the youn gest concrete struct-ure fin is hed in 1954. These hi stor ic build ings is cur rent ly und ergoing major programme of renovations and when comp let ed it will inclu-de facilities for a vari ety of cultural act i vities, inclu ding ex hi bitions and con fer ences. Today the comp lex inclu des four ex hi bition centres, which hou se the Reykja nes Maritime Muse um, Muse um of Art and Muse um of Herita ge.

Location Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær

OpenMon.-Fr. 11.00 to 17.00,Sat.-Sun. 13.00 to 17.00.

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Phone 00 354 421 3796

Email duus hus@reykja nes ba er.is

www.visitreykjanes.is

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Duushús

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Reykjanes Maritime Center

The Reykja nes Maritime Cent er was opened on May 11 2002 and is home to a collect ion of 100 mod el boats built by retired local skipp er Grím ur Karls son. Hand-crafted to a high degree of per fect-ion and pain stak ing detail, they of fer a fascinat ing in sight into Iceland’s maritime hi story, beg inn ing with the graceful ma sted schooners of the mid- and la t er 19th cent ury, and end ing with the steam and dies-el-power ed trawlers of the 20th cent ury.

Location Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær

OpenMon.-Fr. 11.00 to 17.00,Sat.-Sun. 13.00 to 17.00.

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Phone 00 354 421 3796

Email bata safn@reykja nes ba er.is

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Reykjanes Art Museum

The Reykja nes Art Muse um of fers a superb view of Kefla vík’s pict-uresque mar ina and was opened the year 2003 af t er a programme of extensi ve renovations. New art ex hi bitions open ev ery six weeks

The sum mer ex hi bition

Olga Berg mann - The Hou se of PainAn in stallation of vid eo works, sculpt ure and found objects ex hi-bition. From May 16.

Location Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær

OpenMon.-Fr. 11.00 to 17.00,Sat.-Sun. 13.00 to 17.00.

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Phone 00 354 421 3796

Email duus hus@reykja nes ba er.is

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The Reykja nes Herita ge Muse um

Völl ur inn, the Iceland ic name for the US Naval Base in Kefla vik, is the theme of a new ex hi bition from Reykja nes Herita ge Muse um. The Naval base was clos ed in 2006 af t er 55 ye ars. In the minds of most Iceland ers, the Kefla vík base was primarily a heated polit ical issue. For the local population, the US base was a major employer, and a neig h bo ur. The Base was not only a milit ary in stallation, but an autonomous comm unity with its own schools, church, hospi tal, shops, cinema, clubs, radio and TV stations, newspaper, and all the accoutrem ents of daily life, works hops, work places. Ev eryt hing was differ ent inside the wire: el ect rical cur rent, build ings, furnit ure, cur-rency – all was as it was in the US of A.

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Location Duusgata 2-8, 230 Reykjanesbær

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Phone 00 354 421 3796

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Black Cave

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Gi antess

The Gi antess in the mounta in moved to the Town of Reykja nes during the family and cultural festi val the Night of Lights in 2008 and is now located in Black Cave at the mar ina in Gróf.There the Gi antess has been sett ling in her nice cave with its superb view over the bay of Kefla vík and Faxa flói. The Gi antess is orig inally the cr eation of aut hor Her dís Eg ils dótt ir who has writt en 16 stor ies about the little girl Sigga and her fri end the Gi antess in the mounta in the last one descri bing her migration to the Town of Reykja nes.The design and mak ing of the cave and the Gi antess was in the hands of Norð an bál art group. The Gi antess is in full size and sits sleep ing in a rock ing chair in the kitchen.

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Location Black Cave at the marina in Gróf

Open Week ends 13:00 - 17:00

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ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

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Bárðarbunga

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SouthbySouthWest

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Sout h bySout hWest

Suðsuð vest ur (Sout h bySout hWest) is a pri vately run ex hi bition space on the main street in Kefla vik – a small town on the Reykja-nes peninsula, in close prox imity to the International Air port. SSV was founded in Novem ber 2004 and opened in Janu ary 2005 with an ex hi bition on the works of Magn us Pals son. SSV is a venue for ex plorati ve and innovati ve artists. Artists who want to ex press their ideas in vari ous media and evoke questions, thoughts and discussion about the world and times we live in.SSV’s bo ard stri ves to give the public a chance to embrace contempor ary art – and enjoy.

Location Hafn ar gata 22, 230 Reykja nes bær

OpenSat ur day’s and Sunday´s 14:00 - 17:00, and by appoint ment tel: 662 8785 (Inga)

Price Entrance is free.

Phone 00 354 4212225

Email sudsu dvest ur@sudsu dvest ur.is

Website sudsu dvest ur.is

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Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

Power Plant Earth

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Reykjanes power station and Earth power plant

In may 2006 there begun electrical generation in Reykjanes power station and through connection to the power plant an exhibition in a show room was asembled and was named Earth power plant. The show covers various ways of developing energy resourses in the earth and globes around the universe have been situated in right portion all around the Reykjanes but the sun sits in the lava outside of Reykjanes power station at the main entrance to the show room. The power station is located near Reykjanes lighthouse and Gunnuhver hot spring which are also popular tourist attractions.

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www.visitreykjanes.is

Location Reykjanes power station

OpenOpen: May – Sept. Every day 11:30 – 15:30, Oct.- April, Thu-Sun. 11:30 – 15:30

Disabled access Access

Price 1.000 ISK, childrens and group discounts

Phone 00 354 436 1000 / 00 354 864 3006

Website powerplantearth.com / bluediamond.is

CULTURE & ARTS

Location Hafnargata 12a, 240 Grindavík

Open Daily from 11.00-18.00

Disabled access Access

Price ISK 500 for adults, ISK 250 for children

Phone 00 354 420 1190/660 7303

Email saltfi sksetur@saltfi sksetur.is

Website www.saltfi sksetur.is

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HellissanduRif

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SELFOSS

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ÓLAFSVÍK

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SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

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Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

Saltfish Museum

The Saltfish Museum of Iceland

In order to enjoy a couple of visits to the Blue Lagoon it makes a lot of sense to stay overnight in the nearby fishing community of Grindavík, on the south side of the Reykjanes peninsula, Grindavik is worth a visit on its own. This is a pleasant area to do some hiking (for all levels), followed by a refreshing swim at the local pool. Settled in the year 934, the town has remained one of the main sources of salted fish in Iceland. Now there are approximately 2500 inhabitants, most of whom base their livelihoods on fishing and fish-related industries. Grindavík’s illustrious history goes back to when it was a major trading centre during the Middle Ages in the booming Hanseatic period. It was raided by pirates many times and has been the site of many ship- wrecks over the ages. There is a statue dedicated to the families of local fishermen lost at sea, but even more poignant are the remains of two more recent shipwrecks and their memorials along a circular hike around the town. There is still an active fishing fleet in Grindavík and most of their catches go to the local factory that specialises in processing salted fish for export. In the late 19th century, salted fish was to Iceland what oil is to Saudi Arabia, and indeed, the image of a golden cod was on Iceland’s original coat of arms. As you stroll along one of the best harbours in Iceland, you will arrive at the Icelandic Saltfish Museum, where you can learn more about the industry that is an important element in Iceland’s economic development and prosperity. It opened in 2002 and is dedicated to the history of the salt fish, with a vividly depicted exhibition on the struggle for survival, which is a metaphor for the country as well as the salt fish industry. The saltfishmuseum is located only a few minutes away from the Blue Lagoon. Visitors are guided through the museum with a CD player and can choose between Icelandic, English, German and French. Caféteria.

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Hell

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BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

Nature Centre

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Location Garðvegur 1, 245 Sandgerði

OpenMon.-Fr. 09.00 to 17.00,Sat.-Sun. 13.00 to 17.00.

Price Adult kr. 400, Child kr. 300, Elderly kr. 350

Phone (+354) 423 7551

Website sandgerdi.is, heimskautinheilla.is

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Nature Centre

Inside the walls of the museum guests can look at parts of Iceland’s nature up close. A collection of various living organisms and plants and living animals in freshwater or seawater tanks as well as a stone collection. Guests can for example examine small sea creatures who live at the bottom of the sea or ponds through a binocular microscope, learn about the history of Sandgerði or examine a collection of Icelandic and foreign stones. You can also find an exhibition about the live and work of the french marine biologist Jean-Baptiste Charcot who perished in his ship the Pourqui Pas at the Icelandic coast in 1936. The museum is an ideal place for curious tourists and parents with children thirsting for knowledge.

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Vík

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Hell

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Garður

Vogar

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Laugarvat

FlúðiLaugará

HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

Reykhóla

Laugarbakk

Varmahlí

Haugane

SELFOSS

Reykjanesbær

Sandgerði

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SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

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REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

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The Municipal Museum

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Location Garðskagi

OpenApril – Oct. Every day 1:00 – 17:00,Nov.- March by request.

Disabled access Access

Price Free of charge

Phone 00 354 422 7220 / 00 354 894 2135

Email gardskagi@simnet.is

Website www.svgardur.is

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The Municipal Museum in Garður

The Museum was first opened in november 1995 in the old outhouses at Garðskagi. Many important items from the municipal history of Garður are located in the museum, items which were essential for livelihood both at land and sea. A big part of the museum are maritime artifacts, objects which were used for fishing and processing the fish on shore.What makes the museum so uniqe is the engine collection of Guðni Ingimundarson. Over 60 engines of all sorts are on display and almost every one of them is functional.

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Vík

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Hell

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Garður

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Hafnir

Laugarvat

FlúðiLaugará

HellissanduRif

Grundarfjörðu

Búðardalu

Reykhóla

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Varmahlí

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SELFOSS

Reykjanesbær

Sandgerði

BLÖNDUÓ

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SIGLUFJÖRÐU

ÓLAFSFJÖRÐU

DALVÍ

AKUREYRI

HÚSAVÍ

EGILSSTAÐI

NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

HÖFN

VESTMANNAEYJA

REYKJAVÍK

BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

BOLUNGARVÍ

ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

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Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

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Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

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Stekkjarkot

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Location Innri-Njarðvík

OpenJune – August, Thursday – Sunday, 13:00 – 17:00. Other opening hours by request

Price Free of charge

Phone 00 354 894 6725

Email byggdasafn@reykjanesbaer.is

Website www.reykjanesbaer.is/byggdasafn

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Stekkjarkot

A classic example of the roug hly built turf, sto ne and tim ber fis-hermans’ cotta ge, once comm on on the Reykja nes peninsula and other coas tal ar e as of Iceland, Stekkj ar kot was opened to the public in 1993 by Iceland’s pres ident Vig dís Finn boga dótt ir, foll owing a year of restorations. Stekkj ar kot provides a tell ing in sight into how cotta-ges of this type looked like. Its hi story as a domest ic dwell ing is patchy, it was first built during the ye ars 1855-1857 and occcupied for 30 ye ars la t er when it was abando ned.. In 1917 it was ref ur bis-hed but by 1924 it had been abando ned once aga in and this time for good. The old er part of the cotta ge, with its open he arth, dates back to the 19th cent ury, the newer part dates from the farm’s last days of habita tion, by which time floor bo ards cover ed the liv ing room and kitchen, a coal-fired stove provided both cook ing facilities and heat, and conditions for those who lived there do not seem to have been too bad.

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STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

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ÍSAFJÖRÐUR

Grindavík

SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

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Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

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Location Innri-Njarðvík

Open June - August, daily from 13:00 – 17:00

Disabled access 2 steps at entrance

Price Free admitt ance

Phone 00 354 893 1335 / 897 8391 / 821 7699

Email srbrs@simnet.is

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The Church in Innri-Njarð vík

By the initiative of Ásbjörn Ólafsson, a farmer in Innri-Njarðvík, a church was built on the location. The church was consegrated in 1886 and is made from carved rock which was brought from the shore nearby and the heath above the inhabitated area. Magnús Magnússon (1842-1887) organized the carving of the rocks. One of the three clocks in the churchtower is an ancient clock made in 1725. The Church in Innri-Njarðvík is preserved.

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Location Garður

Open By request

Disabled access Access

Price Free admitt ance

Phone 00 354 422 7044 / 862 7044 / 894 6535

Email jonh@mitt.is

Website www.svgardur.is

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The Church at Út skál ar

Einar Jónsson from Brúarhraun (1818-1891) built the foundation of the church which was consegrated in 1863. The interior of the church was painted and decorated by Áki Gränz a master painter. The church is preserved and has a modern tower design. It is made from wood. One of the most tragic events in Icelandic sea history is connected to the church. On the 8th of March 1685, 156 fishermen drowned at sea in a storm by Reykjanes. Many of them were from North Iceland stationed in the region during the main fishing season. On the 11th March 42 were buried in the church´s graveyard and the next day another 47 bodies drifted ashore in Garður and were also buried in the same mass grave.

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Bíldudalu

Þingeyr

Flateyr

Suðureyr

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Hólmaví Drangsne

Hvammstangi

Skagaströn

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Svalbarðseyr

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Location Hvalsnes, Sandgerði

Open Information at the Nature Center

Disabled access 2 steps at the entrance

Price Free admitt ance

Phone 00 354 423 7551 / 00 354 897 8007

Email fsetur@ismennt.is

Website www.sandgerdi.is

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The Church at Hvals nes

The church at Hvalsnes was consegrated in 1887. Ketill Ketilsson farmer and ship owner at Kotvogur, who then owned the land at Hvalsnes financed the building of the church. The church is preserved and all of the wood was collected from the shores nearby. Extensive repairs where made to the church in 1945 under the supervision of the architect of the state. One of the most remarkable items of the church is the gravestone of Steinunn Hallgrímsdóttir who died when she was 4 years old in 1649. She was the daughter of Hallgrímur Pétursson Iceland’s most important psalmist which at that time served as a priest at the parish in Hvalsnes. The gravestone was lost for a long time but was discovered again in 1964 but it had been used as a part of a walkway leading to the church.

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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.

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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.

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The Sunset Festival on Garðskagi

The Sunset Festival on Garðskagi is truly a festival for the whole family. The festivities are held annually on Garðskagi in the middle of the summer. The facility is ideal for campers with tents, trailer tents and winnabegos. The sunset on Garðskagi is a unique vision and the timing of the festival is appropriate because then the solstices will have seized for the summer and the sunset glitters on the ocean while citizens of Garður and their guests sing and celebrate around the campfire. For more information about the festival’s date each year as well as the schedule visit the following website www.svgardur.is/ferdathonusta/solseturshatid

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Familyday in Vogar

Each summer in the beginning of august a family day is held in Vogar in Vatnsleysuströnd. Then the family is in the forefront while everyone is welcome. For more information about the festival visit website www.vogar.is

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Sandgerðisdagar in Sandgerði

Annually on the last weekend in august there is a family festival held in Sandgerði which emphazises on the enjoyment of people coming together and entertaining each other. Many events are available to people from Friday to Sunday because then all of the local citizens put in an effort to make the weekend as memorable as possible. For more information visit the official webpage of Sandgerði www.245.is/sandgerdisdagar.

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The Night of Lights – Reykja nes family and cultural festi val

As the bright nights of sum mer give way to the short er days of autumn, the first Sat ur day of Sept em ber sees the stag ing of the hig hly popular Night of Lights, Reykja nes family and cultural festi val. Now a fix ed ev ent in Iceland’s cultural calend ar, the ev ent, which despite its name is now staged over four days from Thurs day to Sunday, of fers guests a taste of the very best in local cult ure, culm inat ing in a spect acul ar fireworks dis play.An ever-growing celebr ation of local cult ure inclu ded more than 100 separa te ev ents. The Night of Light of fers somet hing for ev eryo ne, rang ing from art, theatre and music per for med by groups and indi-vi du als, to a spect acul ar finale und er a blaze of fireworks. For more information visit the festival’s website www.ljosanott.is.

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Arts & Crafts

Blómaþorpið Túngata 10, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 895 7105blomatorpid@gmail.com

Fjóla, handmade JewelleryHafnargata 21, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 1011fjola@skart.iswww.skart.is

Gallery BjörgHafnargata 2 , 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 5340 / 698 1824

Gallery „hans“ og GrétuVesturbraut 8 , 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 849 9610 / 894 3833

Gallerí SjólistVerbraut 3, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 893 3712sjolist@simnet.is / www.sjolist.is

Blue Lagoon Shopat the Blue Lagoon

Gallerý ListatorgVitatorg, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 868 3220 / 00 354 895 3607gunnaolafs@hotmail.com gallerygryti@live.comwww.listatorg.is / www.245.is

Glerblástursverkstæðið IceglassGrófin 2, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 857 0850 larusgudmundsson@gmail.com www.iceglass.is

Hjördís Hafnfjörð – Haddý Glerverkstæði, Glass WorkshopFreyjuvellir 5, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354421 2405 / 00 354861 2405hhr@rafpostur.is HH Handverk – IcedesignFjósið í Koti, 260 Njarðvík,ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 661 6999 / 661 7999hulda@icedesign.is www.icedesign.is

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Listasmiðja, Hobby CenterVíkingabraut 773, Vallarheiði, 235 ReykjanesbærInnrömmun Guðmundar, ListhúsHafnargata 54, 230 Reykjanesbær

Íslenskt handverk, GuðnýIðavellir 11b, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 897 1827www.icehandcraft.com

Reynir KatrínarsonHvít Viðbláinn galdrameistari ogskapandi listamaðurGaukstaðavegi 2, 250 Garður Tel: 00 354 861 2004

Suðsuðvestur, Exhibition ShowroomHafnargata 22, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 2225sudsudvestur@sudsudvestur.iswww.sudsudvestur.is

Svarta PakkhúsiðHafnargata 4, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 616 6670 svar tapakkhusid@svartapakkhusid.com / www.svartapakkhusid.com

Jöklaljós, Candle WorkshopGrófin 2, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 423 7694 / 00 354 896 6866kerti@joklajos.is / www.joklaljos.is

Í máli og myndumArt supplies / gallery,Krossmói 4, 260 Reykjanesbær,Tel: 00 354 421 3598www.imm.is

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HISTORY

The artist’s idea of a home of one of the settlers in Hafnir – artist Bragi Einarsson.

Archaeologists working on site where ruins of a settlement farm have been found in Hafnir.

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Settlement

The first Icelandic settlers, who came to Iceland around 874 AD, were chiefly of Nordic extraction, mostly from the west coast of Norway. In Iceland they could farm just as they had in the old country, raising livestock and crops. There were rich fishing grounds just off the coast, and the sea also produced other benefits such as driftwood, walruses, birds and whales.Ingólfur Arnarson, the first settler, claimed all the land west of the Ölfusá river, which is now called the Reykjanes peninsula. He then allocated land to five men and one woman. Steinunn the Aged was a relative of Ingólfur : he gave her the northern part of the peninsula, for which she repaid him with a knitted coat. She gave her close relative Eyvindur the land that is now called Vogar. Ingólfur gave land to two other relatives: to Herjólfur Bárðarson the land from Hafnir to the tip of Reykjanes, and to Ásbjörn Össurarson the area between his own land and that of Eyvindur. Moldar-Gnúpur settled in Grindavík and Þórir haustmyrkur (“autumn darkness”) settled to the east of Grindavík.

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HISTORY

The cod war at Básendar and Grindavík

There was great demand for Icelandic fish in Europe from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries onwards. Before the Danish king imposed a trade monopoly in 1602, English fishermen and merchants traded with the Icelanders for many years. Later, Hanseatic (German) merchants arrived for the same reason. There was a thriving trade in Icelandic stockfish (dried fish), and the English and Germans were fierce competitors for the trade. Under Icelandic law, all foreigners were allowed to trade in Iceland. The rule was that each year, the first arrivals in the spring at a port in Iceland gained the right to trade with Icelanders at that port for that year. Fierce competition between English and Hanseatic merchants finally

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led to deadly skirmishes. Hanseatic merchants used heavy artillery against the English at the port at Básendar, as they had arrived first. Although the English had five times as many men, on two ships, the German managed to win that battle: the English surrendered and pleaded for a ceasefire. A messenger was sent in a great hurry to Hafnarfjörður to enlist assistance from German merchants there, and to induce the English sign a peace treaty and pay a fine – in this case 20 tons of stockfish.After this incident, the English were forced to leave. Landing in Grindavík, they became violent lawbreakers, and the villagers sent for help to Bessastaðir, centre of Danish authority and the residence of the governor. A group of Icelanders, Danes and Germans attacked the English in Grindavík and several of them were killed. This almost led to an international incident. The survivors of the attack fled home to England, and reported what had happened: the king, Henry VIII, enraged by this treatment of his subjects, threatened to order all Hanseatic and Danish merchants who had been trading on the Thames in London to leave the country. This would have been a huge blow to this very prosperous trade. After prolonged negotiations between the three nations – English, Danish and German – the affair was finally settled in the German town of Segeberg in 1532.

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A statue of Jón Þorkelsson by the sculpturist Ríkarður Jónsson.

Sveinbjörn Egilsson.

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Jón Þorkelsson og Sveinbjörn Egilsson

Jón Þorkelsson Thorkillius (1697-1759) and Sveinbjörn Egilsson (1791-1852), both born in Innri-Njarðvík, were close relatives. Jón was principal of the cathedral school at Skálholt. He was a remarkable man with a great interest in education and schools in Iceland. A wealthy man, he left all his worldly goods to found a school in Kjalarnes, and hence he has been called the father of primary education in Iceland. A monument was erected beside the church in his memory in 1965. Sveinbjörn too was a scholar, and the first principal of Reykjavík High School in 1846. 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.

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Hallgrímur Pétursson

Hallgrímur (1614-74), regarded as Iceland’s greatest religious poet, is best known for his Hymns of the Passion. First published in 1666, the Hymns of the Passion have been translated into many other languages, including Latin and Chinese. For centuries Icelanders have read the Hymns of the Passion, along with the Bible, for inspiration and spiritual comfort. During Lent the Hymns are still read today in all major churches in Iceland. As a young man, Hallgrímur went to Denmark to train as a blacksmith but, following the advice of the Rev. Brynjólfur Sveinsson, later bishop of Skálholt, Hallgrímur decided to train for the priesthood instead. In 1637 he returned to Iceland after five years’ study, and settled in Njarðvík, a village on Suðurnes. He was appointed to Hvalsnes Church in the village of Sandgerði, where he served for seven years. He was already known for his poetry, but first achieved true fame after his death. At Hvalsnes the gravestone of his beloved daughter Steinunn, who died at the age of four, was discovered during building work. The stone, believed to have been cut by Hallgrímur’s own hand, is the only object of Hallgrímur’s making in existence. On the death of his little girl, Hallgrímur wrote the hymn which is still sung at every funeral in Iceland.

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The “Turkish” raid.

In the year 1627, pirates from Algiers raided Iceland. They first attacked the Westman Islands, then arrived at Grindavík on June 20. The Algerian pirates were known as “Turks” in Iceland, as Algeria was then a part of the huge Ottoman Empire. They seized Icelanders and Danes and sold them into slavery in north Africa. No-one was killed in the raid on Grindavík, but two were injured. Some of the enslaved prisoners were later ransomed and eventually returned to Iceland; one of them, Guðríður Símonardóttir, married the Rev. Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of the Hymns of the Passion and Halldór the grandfather of Jón Þorkelsson Thorkillius the principal.

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The Nato Base

After the signing of the Iceland – U.S. Defence Agreement in 1951, a NATO base was established at Keflavík Airport. A huge construction programme was launched to upgrade the airport facilities and house the 5,000 military personnel on the base. In the 1950s construction work on the Base, together with increased demand for various services to the military, provided a hug boost to local communities; their population rose from about 5,000 to about 9,000. In addition, the number of servicemen and their families increased until the Base became the sixth-largest community in Iceland. By 1960, approximately one of every five workers in Keflavík was employed on the Base. This work affected Keflavík and Njarðvík the most, whereas Grindavík, Hafnir, Sandgerði and Garður remained for the most part traditional fishing villages. By the end of the Cold War, the importance of the base declined, and after 1990 operations gradually wound down. On 30 September 2006 the Base finally closed down. All the buildings and other structures were handed over to the Icelandic state, and today the area houses a university and campus, and other services and industry are developing there.

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Skagagarður – the Great Wall

The village of Garður at the north tip of the peninsula is named after Skagagarður, a protective wall that lay from Kirkjuból to Útskálar. The wall or garður (cognate with English garth), which probably dated from the early days after the settlement, served to keep livestock away from the crops. The wall was broad and tall, built of turf and large rocks. Remnants of it are visible by the old road between Garður and Sandgerði.While today the only reminder of agriculture in the area is fields of grass, several hundred years after the settlement farmers were still cultivating such crops as wheat, oats and barley.

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Reykja nes nat ure res er ve – Reykjanesfólkvangur

The nature reserve is about 300 square kilometres and is by far the largest region of it’s kind in Iceland. It’s limit in the east are the district borders of Gullbringa and Árnessýsla and in the north it connects with the Bláfjöll nature reserve. The western borders of the nature reserve are west of Undirhlíðar and Núpshlíðarháls and a straight line to the sea at Selatangar and the southern most borders follow the coastline. The only big lake is Kleifarvatn. There is no drainage from the lake above ground but on the southern part of the lake there are small ponds and marshes. The land is very hilly, two very distinctive ridges cut through the landscape in NASV direction and they are about 300-400 metres above sealevel, Núpshlíðarháls and Sveifluháls. Brennisteinsfjöll are located in the eastern most part of the nature reserve and there are a few mountains that are 500-600 metres above sealevel. The land is mostly covered with lava and in some places it has flowed into the sea. Reykjanes nature reserve is in the middle of the active volcanic area, which covers the whole length of the Reykjanes peninsula. The volcanic history of the peninsula is relatively well known. The volcanic activity has been steady the last 100.000 years and seems to occur regularly about every 1000 years and lasts about 200 years. The historical time in Iceland spans from the period of settlement to the present day. One major eruption period has occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula in that time. You can divide that period into three main eruptions. The oldest is the eruption in Bláfjöll which began in the year 930 and lasted for about 100 years. The second eruption period is named after Krýsuvík. The main eruption of that period was in 1151. In that eruption a 25

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Reykjanes nature reserve

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kilometre long fissure opened and lava flowed into the sea both on the northern and southern part of the Reykjanes peninsula. In the south Ögmundarhraun was formed but in the north Nýjahraun was formed but most people call it Kapelluhraun. The third eruption period which is called Reykjanes eruption lasted from 1210-1240. This eruption was on the point of the peninsula and partly in the sea where Eldey rose from the occean. The volcanic activity aligns itself on the so called eruption fissures where there are volcanos and open fissures. There are often rift valleys along the eruption fissures and the chains of craters. The eruption fissures are usually 2550 kilometres long and 57 kilometres wide. Two of them are in the Reykjanes nature reserve i.e. the fissure at Krýsuvík and the fissure at Brennisteinsfjöll who lie from southwest to northeast covering the Reykjanes peninsula. A geothermal area is in both of the fissures i.e. Seltún which is close to the road north of Krýsuvík and the thermal area in Brennisteinsfjöll south of Draugahlíðar. The sedimentary strata of the Reykjanes nature reserve is doleritelava from the last interglacial ice age, tuff and pillowtuff which have formed under the glaciers in the last ice age and lavas which have flowed after the glacier disappeared. In Krýsuvík and south of it, all the way to the sea, is dolerite which the glaciers have filed and scraped. It is probably remains of ancient lava domes and was probably formed in the last interglacial which ended 120.000 years ago. Geitarhlíð which is an old dolerite lava dome is situated south of Lönguhlíð. In the south, west and north of Kleifarvatn there is tuff and Núpshlíðarháls and Sveifluháls are tuff ridges which have accumulated under the glacier. On the southern most and the eastern most part of the

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nature reserve is Krýsuvíkurhraun which is an ancient lava fissure. In the north there are several lava fields which have flowed from Brennisteinsfjöll after the settlement. Furthest to the west in the nature reserve is Ögmundarhraun which flowed in the year 1151

So urces:Reykja nes fólk vang ur,án árs, http://www.gamli.um hverfi ssvid.is/reykja nes fol k vang ur/ Land vernd,án árs, http://www.ust.is/Frod leik ur/Frid lystsva edi//nr/1291

Seltún at Krýsuvík.

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Krýsuvík

The Krýsuvík geothermal area is a popular recreational destination, with many interesting hiking paths. Columns of steam rise skywards, bubbling mud pools play their rhythmical symphony, and the banks around the hot springs are coloured green, yellow and red. The Grænavatn and Gestastaðavatn lakes and the two small pools on each side of the road further south, Augun (Eyes), are all explosion craters created by volcanic eruptions at various times. Grænavatn lake is the largest, some 46 metres deep, with green water due to thermal algae and crystals which absorb the sun. The main geothermal areas in Krýsuvík are Seltún, Hverahvammur, Hverahlíð, Austurengjar, the

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southern part of Kleifarvatn and Sveifla beneath Hettutindur. The Fúlipollur mud spring is east of the main road.Lake Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula, and the third-largest lake of southern Iceland, 9.1 km². It is also one of the country’s deepest lakes, at 97 metres. It varies in size over the year. Since 2000 it has been shrinking, after two major earthquakes probably opened up fissures on the lake bottom. Trout fry were released into the lake in the 1960s, and the fish have thrived quite well. According to legends a monster in the shape of a serpent, as big as a medium-sized whale, lurks in the lake. Krýsuvík was once a separate parish, with one of the largest estate farms in the country, and many tenants’ crofts. The church, built in 1857, was restored in 1964 and is part of the National Museum’s Historic Buildings Collection. On the hill and around it, traces of the old farmhouse and other buildings can still be seen, although they are somewhat overgrown with grass. It should be kept in mind that the area’s magnificent nature is very delicate and must be treated with great care and respect.

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Eldey

Eldey is a sheer 77 metre high rock protruding out of the sea about 15 km to the south of the southwestern most tip of the Reykjanes peninsula. The structure of Eldey is basaltic hyaloclastites, and it is 0,3 km2 in area. It is the innermost of a chain of skerries standing on a shallow, submarine ridge, which stretches 45 seamiles offshore to the southwest. The name of this chain is Fuglasker or Eldeyjar. One of those skerries was Geirfuglasker, where the last breeding colonies of the Great Auk was located. Geirfuglasker disappeared mostly from the surface during submarine eruptions in 1830. One of the biggest gannet colonies of the world is still surviving on Eldey. According to a count which was made in 1949 the number of gannets breeding there during the summer was 70.000.

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Gunnuhver

East of Reykjanes lighthouse is Gunnuhver the most famous of many high temperature geothermal areas in Reykjanes. The name derives from a woman called Guðrún which was a spectre which caused great disturbance until Eiríkur Magnússon a priest at Vogsósar set a trap for her and she fell into the spring. The nature at Gunnuhver is very beautiful and it is popular for hiking. In april 2008 the vapour activity had increased a lot and the spring now covers a larger area as well as increasing mud eruptions. Explosions which whisk steaming mud can follow such mud eruptions. People have to use caution when they visit the area and keep a distance from the spring itself.

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Keilir

Keilir is a hyaloclastite mountain. It was created during subglacial eruptions during the ice age. It´s shape makes it distinctive and according to geologists, it probably is a crater plug. In spite of its steep slopes, it is not too difficult to climb, and the view from its top on a fine day is to be remembered. Keilir is the most distinctive landmark of Reykjanes and a symbol of the Reykjanes peninsula. On top of the mountain is a concrete table with a view direction map on a metal plate.

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Bridge Between Continents

The lava-scar red Reykja nes peninsula lies on one of the world’s major plate bound aries, the Mid Atl ant ic Ridge. Accor ding the continental drift the ory the Eurasi an and North Amer ic an tect on ic plates are cont inu ously drift ing ap art with great forces und er the gap ing rifts. As the plates diverge, line ar fract ures, known as fissures form due to stresses cr eated by the tension that builds up as the plates move away from each other. The Bridge between two continents at Sand vík is a small foot bridge over a major fissure which provides cle ar evidence of the pres ence of a diverg ing plate marg in. The bridge was built as a sym bol for the conn ect ion between Europe and North Amer ica. One can cross the continental divide on Leif the Lucky’s Bridge and take home a per sona lised certificate at Reykja nes In formation Cent er as a con-firmation and a rem ind er of this spect acul ar ex perience.

NATURE

Birdlife

On the Krýsuvíkurberg and Hafnaberg cliffs, thousands of seabirds nest each summer. The most common are guillemot, razorbill, Brünnich’s guillemot, kittiwake, puffin, black guillemot, fulmar and cormorant. Krýsuvíkurberg is 50 metres high, and about 57.000 pairs of seabirds nest on these cliffs. The highest point of Hafnaberg is 43 metres, and its estimated population of seabirds is 6.000 pairs. Fourteen kilometres off the southwest of the peninsula is Eldey island, home to one of the largest gannet colonies in the world. The gannet is the largest seabird in the north Atlantic ocean, and about 16.000 pairs nest each year on the island, which is only 0.3 km² in area, and up to 77 metres high. Often seen between the mainland

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Fulmar

Golden plower

Puffin

Arctic tern

Eider duck

Gannet

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Súðaví

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Hvammstangi

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Bakkafjörðu

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Hell

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SELFOSS

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Reykjavík

and the island are dolphins or whales blowing. The great skua and arctic skua are common in summer: scavengers snatching their food from other seabirds. By nature the skua is not able to dive for food like other seabirds. Other common birds on the coast are gulls, such as the great and lesser black-backed, glaucous and herring gulls. The arctic tern is among the most common birds in the peninsula, mostly found in colonies on the tip of Reykjanes, east of Grindavík and between Garður and Sandgerði. Whimbrels which breed in the Suðurnes area spend the winter in Africa, and arctic terns migrate to the Antarctic. The golden plover, oystercatcher and snipe are migratory birds which are common in the area, while the purple sandpiper is one of the few Icelandic waders which does not migrate. Among passerines, the redwing and snow bunting are common, and the starling remains in Iceland all year round. The largest passerine is the raven. The eider is by far the most common species of duck in Iceland. In the Suðurnes area the eider is economically important, as farmers harvest the valuable down from eider nests. The greylag goose nests in the lowlands, and the whooper swan is the only species of swan which breeds in Iceland.

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Location Svartsengi, Grindavík

OpenDaily from 8am-9pm (1/6-31/8) and from 10am-8pm (1/9-31/5)

Disabled access Access

Price Admission charged

Phone 00 354 420 8800

Email bluelagoon@bluelagoon.is

Website www.bluelagoon.com

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The Blue Lagoon, geothermal spa

Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s most un ique and popular attraction, located only 40 minutes from Reykja vík and 20 minutes from Kefla vík International Air port. Guests enjoy bat hing and relax ing in geothermal seawa ter, known for its positi ve effects on the skin. A visit to the Blue Lagoon promot es harm ony between body, mind and spi rit, and ena bles you to soak away the stresses of modern life. Conde Nast Tra vell er recent ly awar ded the Blue Lagoon as the best med ical/thermal spa and one of the top 10 spas in the world.In addition to bat hing in the lagoon guests have access to a sauna with a view of the lagoon and a steam bath with white walls that res emble sil ica mud. Guests can also stand bene ath a wa ter fall for an energ izing massa ge. Blue Lagoon of fers both in-wa ter and indoor spa tr eat ments and massa ges ba sed on the geothermal seawa-ter’s act i ve ingredi ents: miner als, sil ica and al gae. The Exclusi ve Bath & Loun ge is an option for guests look ing for more pri vacy. This novel ty feat ures pri vate chang ing rooms, a modern ly designed loun ge with a fireplace and a res er ved indoor lagoon. Light refres h ments are ser ved and certa in dis hes from Lava Restaur ant can be order ed.Lava Restaur ant of fers a un ique din ing ex perience. It is built into the cliff so it feat ures a natural lava wall, add ing to its un iqueness. Blue Café is at the main floor and of fers quick and healthy choices. Wirel-ess Inter net conn ect ion is on the site. Lagoon Bar is located at the indoor bat hing area and of fers light refres h ments, which can be con-veni ent ly credited to the entrance bracel et and paid upon depart ure.The Blue Lagoon shop of fers the comp lete Blue Lagoon skin care line and sel ect ed gift items and sou ven irs.

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Swimming Pools in Reykjanes

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Flateyr

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Hvammstangi

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Wa ter World - an adventure for the whole family (1)

Wa ter World in the town of Reykja nes is one of the splendid one in Iceland. There you can find a 25m out door pool, hot tubs, steam baths, a 50m indoor pool as well as a fantast ic act i vity pool for the youn ger family mem bers.Sunnu braut 31230 Kefla vík, Reykja nes bæTel: 00 354 421 1500Open: 6:45 - 21:00 week da ys, 8:00 - 18:00 on week ends.No ad mission fee for children.

Garð ur Swimm ing Centre (2),Garðbraut, 250 Garður, Tel: 00 354 422 7300Open: Mon.-Fri. 07.00-21.00 /Sat.-Sun. 10.00-16.00

Sand gerði Swimm ing Centre (3),Íþróttahús, 245 Sandgerði, Tel: 00 354 420 7510

Open: Mon.-Fri. 06.15-21.00Sat.-Sun. 10.00-15.00 / 17:00during summer season

Grinda vík Swimm ing Centre, (4)Austurvegur, 240 Grindavík, Tel: 00 354 426 7555Open: Mon.-Fri. 07.00-21.00Sat.-Sun. 10.00-15.00 / 17.00 during summer season

Vog ar Swimm ing Centre (5),Hafnargata 17, 190 Vogar, Tel: 00 354 424 6545Open: Mon.-Fri. 06.00-21.00Sat.-Sun. 10.00-16.00

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Golf Courses in Reykjanes

Links Leira golf club 18 holes – Golfklúbbur Suðurnesja (1)Reykjanes has many great golf courses but the optimum golf course is Hólmsvöllur at Leira. The Golfclub of Suðurnes operates Hólmsvöllur at Leira which was established on march 4th 1964. It is a spectacular 18 hole golf course in a beautiful area next to the seaside. At the golf course the golfer can have all the service he needs for example practice greens, driving range and a golf store which is open from 9-22 every day. Every day you can rent golf carts, golf bags and golf cars. www.golf.is/gs - gs@gs.is, Tee times: Tel: 421-4100

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Kirkjubólsvöllur 9 holes – Golfklúbbur Sandgerðis (2)www.golf.is/gsg gsggolf@simnet.is tel. 00 354 423 7802 / 00 354 863 7756

Húsatóftavöllur 13 holes – Golfklúbbur Grindavíkur (3)www.gggolf.is gggolf@gggolf.is, Tee times: Tel: 00 354 426 8720 / 00 354 847 1847

Kálfatjarnarvöllur 9 holes – Golfklúbbur Vatnsleysustrandarhrepps (4)www.golf.is/gvs golfskali@simnet.is tel. 00 354 424 6529

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Sport fishingSea angling – Hvalbakur boat tours

Ever since the early days of settlement, fishing has been an important part of the livelihood of the people in the Suðurnes region. Fine fishing grounds are found all around the peninsula and all the villages there have mostly thrived because of the fishing industry. For the last two decades, tourists have been offered to take a part in this and catch some fine fish of their own. In the summertime, custom built boats sail out from Keflavík harbour to the fishing grounds and offer all necessary gear. Mostly caught is cod, sei or haddock fish, all very good, eatable fish. The crew helps with packing the fish so the passengers can take it along when departing the boat.

Location Small boat marina Grófin

Open May – September

Phone 00 354 897 3332

Email hvalbakur@simnet.is

Lake fishing in Grindavík

LocationThe Saltfish center,Hafnargata 12a, 240 Grindavík

Phone Tel: 00 354 420 1190

Email saltfisksetur@saltfisksetur.is

Website www.saltfisksetur.is

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Lake Kleifarvatn Tel: 00 354 565 4020

Lake Hlíðarvatn Tel: 00 354 565 4020

Lake Djúpavatn Tel: 00 354 565 4020

Fishing in Reykjanes

LocationKeflavík angling club, Hafnargata 15, 230 Reykjanesbær

Phone Tel: 00 354 421 2888

Website www.svfk.is

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Guided toursHiking in Reykjanes

There are many interesting hiking routes around Reykjanes and they are an ideal way of getting to know the nature and history of the region. You can find both shorter and longer hiking routes but the most popular ones are labelled by the tourist organisation of Suðurnes. The biggest assignment that the tourist organisation of Suðurnes has set off was to finish marking all 22 known paths on a hiking map. One of those paths is Reykjavegur which is not really an ancient path but noted as an interesting path and therefore considered necessary to be mentioned on the map. As well as marking every path a GPS signal was located on each stalk which increases the security of people on their travels around Reykjanes. You can find maps of the paths at all the principal information centres for tourist in the country and at www.reykjanes.is.Scheduled and guided hiking tours are offered from May until September from various starting points. Each tour varies from 2-4 hours and its necessary to bring good footwear, hiking clothes, refreshments and hiking sticks. Well trained and educated local tour guides will inform you about history and nature of each hiking-trail.

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Nanny´s Nature Walks

Lets Go Hiking Tours

LocationStarting point: SBK bus terminal, Grófin 2-4, Keflavík

OpenPeriod: Every Wednesday at 19:00 from 20th of May to 5th of August

Price 1.000 ISK.

Phone 00 354 893 8900

Email nanny723@gmail.com

LocationAt departure point of each hiking trip, see website for details

Open May, July 31st – Sept. 6th

Price 1.500 IKR, children free of charge

Phone 00 354 691 8828

Email sjf@internet.is

Website www.sjfmenningarmidlun.is

Reykjanes travel guides

Open All year

Phone 00 354 897 9260 / 00 354 896 5598

Email info@reykjanesguide.is

Website www.reykjanesguide.is

The guides are specialized in guiding in the Reykjanes region and offer their services upon request: Bus tours, hiking, family tours, history tours, local town tours.

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Hiking trails in Reykjanes

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NESKAUPSTAÐU

ESKIFJÖRÐUR

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VESTMANNAEYJA

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BORGARNES

STYKKISHÓLMU

ÓLAFSVÍK

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SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR

Gláma

Önundarfjörður

Lambadalsfjall

Gilsfjörður

Norðurá

Hvannadalshnúkur

Bárðarbunga

Flatey

Skeggöxl

Eiríksjökull

Inside one of many caves on Reykjanes.

Lava fields and caves – Volcano tours

The Reykjanes peninsula has about 100 volcanic craters, more than 200 lava caves, and a variety of lava fields. Guided tours are available: driving and hiking tours among lava fields and volcanoes at the bank of lake Kleifarvatn, with hikes to volcano craters and lava caves, geysers and geothermal areas in Krýsuvík and on the Reykjanes peninsula, and splendid views of the Atlantic coast. After easy hiking to small volcano crater and lava caves, a visit to the Blue lagoon where the passengers can bathe.Transport is by four-wheel-drive SUV on these interesting nature tours. Only 5 minutes drive from the Blue lagoon, 15 min. from the international airport, 40 min. from Reykjavík.Necessary gear is offered for visitors in these trips such as, gloves, helmet with headlight and warm waterproof overall clothing for use in caves and craters.

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Location Víkurbraut 2, Flagghús, Grindavík

Open All year

Price See website for details

Phone 00 354 426 8809 / Fax. 00 354 426 8809

Email volcano@volcano.is

Website www.volcanotours.is

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TOURS & ACTIVITES

All terrain vehicles – ATV4x4

Atv-adventures is located just 5 min. drive from the Blue lagoon and is specialized in receiving small and large groups of people. Just make contact and we will organize the event whether it is a surprise event, your company’s annual event, a family event or just something you like to try. Almost anything goes. Here are some of our scheduled trips.We ride on ATV between lava and black sand up between two mountains and ride up onto one where we expect a good view over the Blue lagoon and the island Eldey.We ride to the Krýsuvík nature reserve over one mountain and to the lava beach to see ruins of fishermens´ huts, Selatangar.We ride through the Reykjanes peninsula where we see the tip of

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Location Tangasund 1, 240 Grindavík

Open All year.

Price See website for tariff and details

Phone 00 354 857 3001

Email info@atv4x4.is

Website www.atv4x4.is

Reykjanes, the Reykjanes lighthouse and parts of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge that lies between the continents of North America and Europe. Drive through the beache where Clint Eastwood and crew made his film “Flags of Our Fathers”. Stop for a light refreshment; hot chocolate drink and home made Icelandic twisted doughnuts (kleinur) and glazed cinnamon rolls (snúðar). There is no age limit for passengers, but a driver´s licenceneeds to be presented for the ATV driver. Necessary gear is offered for visitors in these trips such as, gloves, helmet with headlight and warm waterproof overall clothing for use in caves and craters.Pick up from hotels in Keflavík, Reykjavík and Blue lagoon by request.

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NESKAUPSTAÐU

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Arctic Horses

Arctic Horses offers horseback rides to best destinations of the otherworldly Reykjanes Peninsula in south western Iceland, and is the only stable riding near the geothermal Blue Lagoon Spa. We are 5 minutes drive from the Blue Lagoon. Icelandic horses are the easiest horses to ride in the world, and our experienced guides will happily teach you.

Location Hestabrekka 2, 240 Grindavík

Open All year

Price See website for tariff

Phone 00 354 696 1919

Email ride@arctichorses.com

Website www.arctichorses.com

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Cave trips

LocationThe Saltfish center, Hafnargata 12a, 240 Grindavík

Phone Tel: 00 354 420 1190

Email e-mail saltfisksetur@saltfisksetur.is

Website www.saltfisksetur.is

Salty tours

Salty Tours specializes in guided tours between the Blue Lagoon and the Icelandic fishing village Grindavík. An informative tour and the main thrust is about Iceland´s salty life and sightseeing in the spectacular lava landscape of the Reykjanes region.

Location Departures from the Blue Lagoon

Open All year (not December)

Price See wbsite for tariff and details

Phone 00 354 820 5750

Website www.saltytour.com

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Coaches

SBK Grófin 24, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 6000sbk@sbk.is / www.sbk.is

SB bus tran sportBogabraut 5, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 840 1540, Fax: 00 354 421 7353 info@bus4u.is / www.bus4u.is

Kynn is ferð ir - Reykja vik Exc ursionsVatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík Tel: 00 354 562 1011main@re,is / www.re.is

Bláa Lín an - Blue LineLeifur Eiriksson Air TerminalTel: 00 354 425 0381 / 00 354 420 6000

Car Rentals

Avis235 Keflavík Airport, Tel: 00 354 591 4000 / 00 354 591 4058 keflavik@avis.is / www.avis.is

Budget235 Keflavík Airport Tel: 00 354 562 6060 /00 354 591 4057 keflavik@budget.iswww.budget.is

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Bílaleiga Akureyrar /Europcar / National 235 Keflavík Airport Tel: 00 354 425 0300 / 00 354 461 3000 holdur@holdur.is www.holdur.is Geysir Car RentalHoltsgata 56, 260 Reykjanesbær Tel: 00 354 893 4455 info@geysir.is / www.geysir.is Hasso – KeflavíkIðavöllum 8, 230 Reykjanesbær Tel: 00 354 421 6277 hassokeflavik@simnet.is www.hassokeflavik.is

Hertz235 Keflavík Airport Tel: 00 354 522 4436hertz@hertz.is / www.hertz.is

SG Car Rental235 Keflavík Airport Tel: 00 354 421 3737 saga@sagacarrental.iswww.sagacarrental.is

SS Car rentalIðjustígur 1a, 230 Reykjanesbær Tel: 00 354 421 2220 / 00 354 896 1766 carrentalss@simnet.is www.carrentalss.com

Tax is

A-Stöðin Hafnargata 86, 230 Reykjanesbær Tel: 00 354 420 1212taxi@airporttaxi.iswww.airporttaxi.is

Hreyfill-BæjarleiðirHafnargata 8, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4141hreyfill@hreyfill.iswww.hreyfill.is

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Hotels

Hót el Kefla víkVatnsnesvegur 12-14, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 7000 / Fax: 00 354 420 7002www.hotelkeflavik.isstay@kef.is

Flug HótelHafnargata 57, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 5222 / Fax: 00 354 421 5223 www.icehotels.isflughotel@icehotels.is

Hótel KeilirHafnargata 37, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 9800www.hotelkeilir.is / www.airporthotel.isInfo@hotelkeilir.is

Hótel Northern Light InnBláalónsvegur, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 8650 / Fax: 00 354 426 8651www.nli.is / welcome@nli.is

GuesthousesA10 gistiheimiliAusturgata 10, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 423 7739 / 00 354 847 3762www.a10.isa10guesthouse@gmail.com

Gistiheimilið Ásabraut/B&B ÁsabrautÁsabraut 8, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 896 7888jonas@heimsnet.is

Gistihús KeflavíkurBygging 761, Valhallarbraut,Ásbrú, 235 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 426 5000 /00 354 899 2570 gistihus@internet.is www.bbkeflavik.com

Blue Lagoon Clinic240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 420 8900reservations@bluelagoon.iswww.bluelagoon.com

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B&B Gistiheimili Hringbraut 92, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 4218989 / 00 354 867 4434 www.bbguesthouse.is / bbguesthouse@simnet.is bbgisting@simnet.is

Fit HostelFitjabraut 6a, 260 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 8889 / Fax: 00 354 421 8887www.fithostel.isfithostel@fithostel.is

Gistiheimilið Keflavík Vatnsnesvegur 9, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 7000www.kef.is / stay@kef.is

GG GistiheimiliSólvallagata 11, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 568 1813www.gguest.is / gguest@gguest.is

Mot el AlexAðalgata 60, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 4212800 / Fax: 00 354 4214285www.alex.is / alex@alex.is

Fiskanes Hafnargata 17 - 19, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 897 6388eikil@simnet.is

Gistiheimilið Borg Borgarhraun 2, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 895 8686bjorksv@hive.is /www.guesthouseborg.com

Arctic B&BSjónarhóll, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 436 1414 / 00 354 696 1919www.arcticb&b.com info@arcticb&b.com

Blue Lagoon clinicGrindavíkurvegi 5, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 420 8900www.bluelagoon.com reservations@bluelagoon.is

Motel BestStapavegur 7, 190 VogarTel: 00 354 866 4664 / Fax: 00 354 424 6735www.hotelvogar.ishotelvogar@simnet.is

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Summer Houses, Hutsv/ Þór odd sstað irNátthagi, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 423 7748 / 893 7523putti@simnet.is

Mot el AlexAðalgata 60, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 4212800 / Fax: 00 354 4214285www.alex.is / alex@alex.is

HostelsFit Hostel Fitjabraut 6a, 260 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 8889 / Fax: 00 354 421 8887www.fithostel.is fithostel@fithostel.is

Mot el AlexAðalgata 60, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 4212800 / Fax: 00 354 4214285www.alex.is / alex@alex.is

Camping SitesTjaldsvæði, AlexAðalgata 60, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 2800 / 00 354 421 4285www.alex.is / alex@alex.isOpen from 01. June to 15. September

Tjaldsvæði Skagabraut, 250 GarðurTel: 00 354 422 7108gardur@svgardur.isOpen from 01. June to 15. September

Tjaldsvæði Austurvegur 26, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 420 1100grindavik@grindavik.iswww.grindavik.is/tjaldsvaediOpen from 29. May to 15. September

TjaldsvæðiByggðavegur, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 423 7551fsetur@ismennt.is

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RestaurantsKaffi DuusDuusgata 10, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 7080www.duus.is / duus@duus.is

Vocal restaurantFlughótel, Icelandair hotelHafnargata 57, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 5222flughotel@icehotels.is / www.icelandairhotels.is

Kaffi IðnóVatnsnesvegur 12, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 7000, www.hotelkeflavik.is / stay@kef.is Veitingahúsið Glóðin Hafnargata 62, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 7722www.glodin.is / glodin@glodin.is

RáinHafnargata 19a, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4601rain@rain.is / www.rain.is

Thai Keflavík, thai restaurantHafnargata 39, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 8666 / 840 7670thaikeflavik@simnet.is / www.thaikeflavik.is

Lava restaurantat the Blue Lagoon Svartsengi, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 420 8800bluelagoon@bluelagoon.iswww.bluelagoon.com

Northern Light Inn restaurantBláalónsvegur, 240 Grindavík,Tel: 00 354 426 8650Fax: 00 354 426 8651www.nli.is / welcome@nli.is

BrimHafnargata 9, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 8570totihjoll@simnet.iswww.brimveitingar.is

Lukku LákiHafnargata 6, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 9999 / 00 354 699 2665lukkulaki@lukkulaki.iswww.lukkulaki.is

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Mamma MíaHafnargata 7a, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 9966 / 00 354 896 2710

SalthúsiðStamphólsvegur 2, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 9700 / 00 354 699 2665salthusid@salthusid.iswww.salthusid.is

Báran – Pizza IslandiaHafnargötu 6, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 9900einarhr@msn.com Mamma MíaTjarnargata 6, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 423 7377 / 824 7270mammamiaehf@simnet.is

Vitinn Vitatorg 7, 245 SandgerðiTel: 00 354 423 7755vitinn@simnet.is / www.vitinn.is

Fast FoodAðalstöðinHafnargata 86, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4800

Biðskýlið NjarðvíkHólagata 20, 260 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 2563

Skyndibarinn Víkurbraut 21, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 5051

Dominos PizzaHafnargata 86, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 581 2345www.dominos.is

FitjagrillFitjum, 260 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 3448

LangbestHafnargata 62, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4777 www.langbest.is

Langbest²By Keilisbraut, building 771,Ásbrú, 235 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4777www.langbest.is

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NýUngIðavellir 14b, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4000 www.nyung.is

Olsen OlsenHafnargata 17, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00354 421 4457

TrocaderoHafnargata 30, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 8555

PulsuvagninnTjarnargata 19, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 1680

Hraðbúð EssoHeiðartún 1, 250 GarðurTel: 00 354 422 7265

AðalBrautVíkurbraut 31, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 7222 / 00 354 892 7755

Café’sFlösin Garðskagaflös, 250 GarðurTel: 00 354 422 7214

AðalBrautVíkurbraut 31, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 426 7222 / 00 354 892 7755

Kaffi Duus Duusgata 10, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 7080www.duus.is

Kaffitár Stapabraut 7, 260 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 420 2700kaffitar@kaffitar.is / www.kaffitar.is

Kaffi KeflavíkHafnargötu 26, 230 ReykjanesbærTel: 00 354 421 4919cafekeflavik@visir.is

Blue Caféat the Blue Lagoon, 240 GrindavíkTel: 00 354 420 8800www.bluelagoon.com

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