Top places to visit in Keflavík

• Blue Lagoon

  thermal · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Iceland's famous milky-blue geothermal spa amid a black lava field, fed by the Svartsengi power plant. NOTE: on the Reykjanes volcanic zone; brief precautionary closures have occurred during eruptions since 2023 — check status before…

• Viking World (Víkingaheimar)

  history · 4.2 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A museum housing the Íslendingur, a full-scale replica Viking ship that sailed to New York in 2000, plus Norse settlement exhibits.

• Bridge Between Continents

  geology · 4.3 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A footbridge over a sandy rift symbolically spanning the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates on the Reykjanes peninsula.

• Gunnuhver Hot Springs

  geothermal · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Iceland's largest mud pool and a fiercely steaming geothermal field, named after a vengeful ghost of Icelandic legend.

• Seltún (Krýsuvík)

  geothermal · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A boardwalked geothermal field of steaming, sulphur-stained mud pots and hot springs south of Kleifarvatn.

• Reykjanesviti Lighthouse

  lighthouse · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Iceland's oldest lighthouse, on a windswept headland above the Valahnúkamöl cliffs and Atlantic surf.

• Kleifarvatn

  lake · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  A deep, brooding lava-ringed lake on the Reykjanes rift, popular for its stark scenery and Nordic-noir atmosphere.

• Brimketill Lava Rock Pool

  coast · 4.6 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A natural rock-pool bowl carved by the surf into the lava coast, with a safe viewing platform above the crashing Atlantic.

• Duus Museum (Duushús)

  culture · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Reykjanesbær's cultural centre in restored 19th-century warehouses, with art galleries and a large collection of model boats.

Things to do

• Blue Lagoon Comfort Entry Wellness · 3 h · from ISK 11,900 per person
• Reykjanes Geopark Tour Sightseeing · 5 h · from ISK 14,900 per person
• Reykjanes Northern Lights Tour Nature · 4 h · from ISK 8,900 per person
• Reykjanes Volcano Hike Adventure · 5 h · from ISK 13,900 per person

Day trips and tours

• Reykjanes Geopark & Blue Lagoon 6 h · from ISK 18,900

Where to stay in Keflavík

• Reykjanesbær (Keflavík) about ISK 30,000 per night

  The airport town, ideal for first and last nights, near the Blue Lagoon and the Reykjanes geopark.

Hotels

• Hótel Keflavík 4-star · ISK 26,000 to ISK 60,000 per night
• Aurora Hotel Keflavik Airport 3-star · ISK 18,000 to ISK 40,000 per night
• Silica Hotel 4-star · ISK 70,000 to ISK 160,000 per night
• The Retreat at Blue Lagoon 5-star · ISK 180,000 to ISK 450,000 per night

Where to eat

• Kaffi Duus Seafood, Icelandic, International · about ISK 5,500 per person
• Library Bistro & Bar Bistro, International, Bar · about ISK 4,800 per person
• Rain Restaurant Thai, Asian · about ISK 3,000 per person
• Kaffi Petra Café, Icelandic · about ISK 2,200 per person
• Lava Restaurant Icelandic, Nordic, Fine Dining · about ISK 14,000 per person

Getting to Keflavík

Airport: Keflavík (KEF)

How visitors arrive in Keflavík

• Fly into Keflavik International Airport By air from International origins · common

  The airport is described as the most important point of entry to Iceland from abroad; the town is nearby. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Bus 55 or car from Reykjavik By road from Reykjavik · common

  Bus 55 runs from BSI in Reykjavik, and Route 41 is the road link. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Public bus from outside KEF terminal unconfirmed

  A public bus stop sits just outside the terminal; the information desk can point you to it. Town is a short distance from the airport. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Taxi from KEF to Keflavik unconfirmed

  Taxis run from the airport to the town centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus

  A public bus stops near the airport terminal and links Keflavík town with the BSÍ bus station in central Reykjavík.

  Strætó journey planner

• Car Rental Self

  Several car rental companies operate at Keflavík International Airport, and a dual carriageway connects it with Reykjavík.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Airport taxi overcharging

  Keflavík Airport

  Taxis from the airport are very expensive and a few drivers quote inflated flat fares.

  How to avoid it: Use the Flybus/Airport Direct coach or a pre-booked transfer; confirm the fare before getting in a taxi.

Best time to visit Keflavík

• Jan 3°C
• Feb 3°C
• Mar 3°C
• Apr 5°C
• May 8°C
• Jun 11°C
• Jul 13°C
• Aug 12°C
• Sep 10°C
• Oct 6°C
• Nov 4°C
• Dec 3°C

More in Iceland

• Reykjavík
• Vík í Mýrdal
• Akureyri
• Höfn
• Selfoss
• Húsavík

Frequently asked questions about Keflavík

What are the top-rated places to visit in Keflavík?

The highest-rated places in our Keflavík guide are Seltún (Krýsuvík), Kleifarvatn, Blue Lagoon, Gunnuhver Hot Springs, Brimketill Lava Rock Pool.

Where should I stay in Keflavík?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Keflavík: Reykjanesbær (Keflavík).

How do I get around Keflavík?

Ways to get around Keflavík covered in our guide: City bus, Self-drive car, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Keflavík?

Scams reported to us for Keflavík include Airport taxi overcharging. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Keflavík?

Average daytime highs in Keflavík run from 3°C in Feb to 13°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Keflavík?

The nearest airport to Keflavík has the code KEF.