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Keflavík, Iceland
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When to visit
Attracties in Keflavík, Iceland
1. Viking World (Víkingaheimar) – Víkingasafnið með víkingaskipinu Íslendingi
2. Duus Museum (Duushús / Duus Safnahús) – local history & art museum in Keflavík
3. Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (Keflavík Rock Museum) – music museum dedicated to Icelandic rock
4. Keflavík Harbour (Keflavík Old Fishing Village) – waterfront, restaurants and boat views
5. Reykjanesviti Lighthouse – historic lighthouse on the Reykjanes Peninsula
6. Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið) – famous geothermal spa near Grindavík (serves many Keflavík visitors)
7. Gunnuhver Hot Springs – active geothermal area with mud pools and steam vents
8. Bridge Between Continents (Brú milli heimsálfa) – footbridge across the Eurasian and North American plates
9. Brimketill – natural lava rock sea pool and coastal viewpoint
10. Seltún / Krýsuvík Geothermal Area – colorful fumaroles, mud pots and walking trails
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Skyr
Skyr is creamy, thick and technically a cultured dairy product rather than true yogurt. Locals in Keflavík enjoy it with wild berries for breakfast, and it has been a staple since Viking times.
Kleinur
Kleinur are twisted, airy fried pastries flavored with cardamom, they were once made to use up leftover dough and became a beloved snack at Kaffihús in Keflavík.
Pönnukökur (pancakes)
Pönnukökur are paper-thin pancakes served rolled with jam and whipped cream, they are a party favorite in Keflavík where children learn to flip them for festive gatherings.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Hákarl
Hákarl is fermented Greenland shark with a powerful ammonia aroma. Trying it in Keflavík is treated like a local rite of passage and it is often washed down with Brennivín.
Kjötsúpa (lamb soup)
Kjötsúpa is a hearty lamb and vegetable soup that kept fishermen and families warm through harsh Icelandic winters. In Keflavík it is a symbol of home cooking and communal meals.
Harðfiskur (dried fish)
Harðfiskur is wind-dried fish that flakes like paper and was vital as a lightweight, high-protein snack for seafarers. Locals in Keflavík still eat it with a smear of butter.
Traditional Beverages
Brennivín
Brennivín is a caraway-flavored schnapps nicknamed black death, it is the traditional chaser for Hákarl and a bold emblem of Icelandic drinking culture in Keflavík.
Icelandic beer
Icelandic beer enjoyed a renaissance after prohibition ended in 1989, and Keflavík now boasts lively microbreweries that mix global styles with local ingredients like glacier water and Arctic herbs.
Skyr smoothies
Skyr smoothies are a modern Keflavík favorite, blending protein-rich skyr with local berries for a thick, refreshing drink that fuels long walks along the coast.
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Day trips
Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)
Classic route with rifts, geysers, and waterfalls.
Google MapsSnæfellsnes Peninsula
Diverse landscapes, lava fields, and coastal cliffs.
Google MapsReykjanes Peninsula highlights (Gunnuhver, Bridge Between Continents)
Volcanic sites, hot springs, and dramatic coastlines.
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Getting there
Train stations
From KEF take the Flybus shuttle or taxi to Keflavík/Reykjanesbær; prebook in summer.
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