South-West

Before you leave Reykjanes to see the rest of the country – or after you have seen it all and are leaving for home, be sure to see some of the South-West part.

A map for Reykjanes.

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The Blue Lagoon is the most famous spot.

Here is the homepage for the Blue Lagoon.

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Grindavík

A link to a videoshow of Grindavik’s attractions.

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In Krýsuvík you can see hot springs with beautiful colors and ugly mud.

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There’s a lake on the way there called Kleifarvatn,

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and a very, very old church.

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One abandoned farm on Vatnsleysuströnd.

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Sometimes expiriencing the sunset at Reykjanes can be wonderful and romantic.

This is Garðskagaviti – the lighthouse in Garður.

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Man against See!  Artwork in Sandgerði.

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Keflavík

“Ljósanótt” (Lightnight) is on the first weekend in September each year.

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Stonepeople by the Sea Side.

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Njarðvík

A Viking ship built like they did 1100 years ago. And Stekkjakot, a house made of turf.

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Hafnir is a small town, but two of the biggest names in icelandic pop music were born in Hafnir.

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Vilhjálmur and Ellý Vilhjálms were siblings and very popular and loved musicians.

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Here’s a link to more information about this record.

Here is a link with more information on the South-West part of Iceland.