Beyond the city
Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO since 2015
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark
UNESCO recognised Reykjanes as a Global Geopark in 2015; its high-temperature areas, lava fields and coast are described on the geopark’s own site.
Why it's on our list
- Official
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Keflavík Airport19 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- Sky Lagoon50 kmCar or taxi 105 min
- National Museum52 kmCar or taxi 108 min
- Perlan52 kmCar or taxi 109 min
- Hallgrímskirkja52 kmCar or taxi 110 min
- Harpa53 kmCar or taxi 111 min
Bus terminals
- BSÍ bus terminal52 kmCar or taxi 109 min
- Hlemmur53 kmCar or taxi 111 min