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Keflavík, Iceland

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When to visit

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BUSYSep8°12d rainBEST
MODERATEOct5°15d rain
NOT BUSYNov2°19d rain
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Attraktioner i Keflavík, Iceland

Viking World (Víkingaheimar) – Víkingasafnið með víkingaskipinu Íslendingi

1. Viking World (Víkingaheimar) – Víkingasafnið með víkingaskipinu Íslendingi

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Duus Museum (Duushús / Duus Safnahús) – local history & art museum in Keflavík

2. Duus Museum (Duushús / Duus Safnahús) – local history & art museum in Keflavík

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Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (Keflavík Rock Museum) – music museum dedicated to Icelandic rock

3. Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (Keflavík Rock Museum) – music museum dedicated to Icelandic rock

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Keflavík Harbour (Keflavík Old Fishing Village) – waterfront, restaurants and boat views

4. Keflavík Harbour (Keflavík Old Fishing Village) – waterfront, restaurants and boat views

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Reykjanesviti Lighthouse – historic lighthouse on the Reykjanes Peninsula

5. Reykjanesviti Lighthouse – historic lighthouse on the Reykjanes Peninsula

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Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið) – famous geothermal spa near Grindavík (serves many Keflavík visitors)

6. Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið) – famous geothermal spa near Grindavík (serves many Keflavík visitors)

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Gunnuhver Hot Springs – active geothermal area with mud pools and steam vents

7. Gunnuhver Hot Springs – active geothermal area with mud pools and steam vents

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Bridge Between Continents (Brú milli heimsálfa) – footbridge across the Eurasian and North American plates

8. Bridge Between Continents (Brú milli heimsálfa) – footbridge across the Eurasian and North American plates

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Brimketill – natural lava rock sea pool and coastal viewpoint

9. Brimketill – natural lava rock sea pool and coastal viewpoint

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Seltún / Krýsuvík Geothermal Area – colorful fumaroles, mud pots and walking trails

10. Seltún / Krýsuvík Geothermal Area – colorful fumaroles, mud pots and walking trails

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Skyr

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

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 (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

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 (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 (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

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

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

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

Blue Lagoon

25 km 25 min by car

World-famous geothermal spa with milky-blue waters.

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Reykjavík

50 km 45–55 min by car

Iceland's capital with museums, cafes, and nightlife.

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Golden Circle (Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss)

120 km 1.5–2 hrs by car

Classic route with rifts, geysers, and waterfalls.

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Snæfellsnes Peninsula

200 km 2.5–3 hrs by car

Diverse landscapes, lava fields, and coastal cliffs.

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Reykjanes Peninsula highlights (Gunnuhver, Bridge Between Continents)

30 km 30–40 min by car

Volcanic sites, hot springs, and dramatic coastlines.

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Getting there

From KEF take the Flybus shuttle or taxi to Keflavík/Reykjanesbær; prebook in summer.

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Användbar information för Keflavík, Iceland

Populära shoppingplatserKeflavík Airport Duty Free, Keflavík Shopping Center, Local boutiques near the harbour
Populära nattlivsplatserLocal pubs near the harbour, Live music venues in town center
Populära avslappnade restaurangerLocal seafood cafés, Casual bistros near the harbour
Populära fina restaurangerSelect seafood restaurants in Keflavík, Fine dining mostly in nearby Reykjavík
Populära kaféerCafés near Keflavík harbour, Town centre cafés with Wi‑Fi
Kranvatten säkert att drickaJa
Visum för digitala nomaderNej
Bästa taxiappenHreyfill, Airport transfer services
Taxipris / km$3
Turister / år2000000
Befolkning8200
Mobil internethastighet120 Mbps
Arbetslöshetsprocent4 %
Fattigdomsprocent10 %
Genomsnittsinkomst / månad$4500
Genomsnittlig levnadskostnad / månad$3000
Hotellpris / natt från$90
Ölpris från$8
Kaffpris från$4
Street food-pris från$6
Restaurangmåltid pris från$25
Lokal valutaISK
Typ av eluttagC, F
ReligionerLutheran Christianity, No religion, Other Christian denominations
Talade språkIcelandic, English, Polish
Etniska grupperIcelandic, Polish, Lithuanian
Politisk orienteringCenter-left
Befolkningstäthet3.5 /km²
Geografiskt område103000 km²
Möjliga naturkatastroferVolcanic eruptions, Earthquakes, Severe storms
Farliga djurNone of note, Arctic fox (rare)
Populära platser för en promenadReykjanes Lighthouse, Keflavík Old Harbour, Reykjanes Coastal Walk
Populära kollektivtrafikmedelStrætó bus network, Airport shuttle buses
FlygbolagIcelandair, PLAY, Wizz Air (seasonal)
Föreslagna vaccinationerRoutine vaccines (MMR, DTP), Influenza (seasonal)
ArkitekturtypModern Nordic, Traditional turf houses, Contemporary architecture
Genomsnittlig öl konsumtion per person / år60 l
Genomsnittlig vinkonsumtion per person / år6 l
DrickskulturNot expected, small tip appreciated for great service
Coworking / dag$20
Airbnb / månad$2500
1 rum hyra / månad$1200
Gym / månad$60
Daglig budget (backpacker)$90
Daglig budget (mellanklass)$200

Översikt för Keflavík, Iceland

Engelska kunskapsnivåMycket bra
TrafiksäkerhetBra
Vänlig mot utlänningarBra
YttrandefrihetMycket bra
KollektivtrafikDåligt
SjukvårdBra
UtbildningBra
Elnätets tillförlitlighetMycket bra
BrottssäkerhetMycket bra
GångvänlighetGenomsnittligt
NattlivDåligt
MatscenGenomsnittligt
LGBTQ+ vänligMycket bra
Startup-scenDåligt
BullernivåGenomsnittligt
RenlighetBra
Tillgång till naturMycket bra
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