Top 10 Things to do in Keflavik, Iceland

September 19, 2017 Viva Honore

Discover the best top things to do in Keflavik, Iceland including Viking World, Blue Lagoon Iceland, The Giantess in the Mountain, Islandsmyndir Day Tours, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Duushus Museum, Sudurnes Golf Club, Keflavik Maritime Center, Mount Keilir, Anchor Monument.
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1. Viking World

Vikingabraut 1, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer 260, Iceland +354 422 2000
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4 based on 408 reviews

Viking World

Viking World is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost completely intact Viking ship, excavated in Norway in 1882. Viking World is also a home of the Viking millennium exhibition produced by the Smithsonian Institution called Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga. This exhibition sheds light onto the Norse settlement and explorations of unknown lands. These two fine projects, both celebrate Iceland's central role in the discovery of North America a 1000 years ago by the Norse Vikings. They have now found a permanent home in Viking World, a spectacular modern building situated right by the Faxafloi bay in the town of Reykjanes, and can be easily spotted from the main road between the international airport and Reykjavík.

Reviewed By TravelcrazyAntwerp - Schoten, Belgium

My husband and I stopped here on the way to the airport and spend an interesting 1,5 hours.

The main eyecatcher in this museum is the Islendingur ship, which is an exact copy of a Viking longboat that was excavated in Norway.
This ship has actually sailed to New York in 2000, to commemorate the journey that Leif Eiriksson made to the New World. There could be 70 men on board.
The rest of the museum has artifacts relating to Viking life, death and beliefs. All is well explained and interesting.
Upstairs there is a diorama dedicated to the Viking gods.
This museum is certainly worth a visit and can interest the young as well as the older ones. It is open from 7am till 6pm, and you can arrange a Viking breakfast here as well.

2. Blue Lagoon Iceland

240, Grindavik 240, Iceland +354 420 8800
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Blue Lagoon Iceland

Named in 2012 as one of National Geographic's “25 Wonders of the World," Blue Lagoon has evolved from its infancy as a Reservoir of geothermal runoff into a world of geothermal wonder. The unique properties of its waters provide not only an enchanting lagoon experience, but also the patented, active ingredients in Blue Lagoon skin care: silica, algae, and minerals. Blue Lagoon is located in a sprawling, 800­ year ­old lava field in the heart of the Reykjanes Peninsula – a UNESCO Geopark. Just 20 minutes from Keflavík International Airport and 50 minutes from Reykjavík, Blue Lagoon is simultaneously remote and easily accessible.

Reviewed By Chicago_visitor1 - Chicago, IL

One of the highlights of our Iceland trip! Our 9 and 13 year old boys had a great time.
Service and staff are excellent (notably so, since the booking experience and cancellation policy suggested a less customer-friendly approach).
The only little crib is the limited food options. If you don’t want to spend $200 at the Lava restaurant, your only other option is the cafe with pre-made sandwiches, salads etc. Hot, reasonably priced food (think pizza, soup, burgers) would be great after you are done in the lagoon.

3. The Giantess in the Mountain

Bakkavegur | Harbour, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
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4 based on 177 reviews

The Giantess in the Mountain

Reviewed By Kevin M - Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Just next to Keflavik Harbour, is a pathway leading here (closed if the sea is rough, as it is very close by).
This is an interesting amusement, where you can while away 15-30 minutes watching and listening to a sleeping, snoring and farting Giantess!
Everything is giant-sized and gives you something else to do.
Worth visiting with or without children.

4. Islandsmyndir Day Tours

Hvammsdal 8, Vogar 190, Iceland
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5 based on 8 reviews

Islandsmyndir Day Tours

Everyone who likes photography and nature in a relaxed way where each person can have enough time to take his photos and enjoy the beautiful Icelandic nature.One man’s company founded by the Icelandic photographer and traveler Rafn Sig-. Small groups in a BIG 4x4 Mitsubishi super jeep pickup truck. All kind of scheduled and unscheduled day tours. Looking forward to trawel with you

Reviewed By Jesus M - Huelva, Andalucia, Spain

My experience with Islandsmyndir was great in all senses. Rafn knows the typical touristical places, of course, but he knows many other places, may be not included in the tourist guides but with an amazing beauty for nature photography lovers.
Rafn is not only a guide is a person with a friendly personality, proud about the beauty of his country and ready to share it with you. He takes care of all details making feeling you safe and relaxed to enjoy your trip.
Islandsmyndir tours is a very advisable experience for anyone wishing to visit the wonderful Iceland.

5. The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll

Hjallavegi 2, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer 260, Iceland +354 420 1030
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll

The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll is a about the history of rock and pop music in Iceland. The story of rock and pop music in Iceland is covered from 1930 to date with the help of iPads, photographs, screens, projectors etc. Guests get handed an iPad upon arrival containing the Rock 'n' Roll app. The app enables guests to dive deeper into the story behind each artist and period mentioned in the museum and listen to the music. The museum features its very own sound lab where guests can try out an electric drum kit, guitar and bass guitars and guests can also sing their hearts out in a specially made karaoke booth and keep the recording. The museum is filled with memerobilia. Among items guests can find in the museum is a wooden sculpture of the Icelandic reggae band Hjalmar, vintage guitars and drumkits, a giant sized electric guitar, backstage access passes from the Sugarcubes and Of Monsters and Men, Emiliana Torrini's colorful dress from her 'Jungle Drum' music video and much more. The museum has it's own little cinema which features documentaries about Icelandic music all day long. There'a a café with locally brewed coffee and free wi-fi is available for all guests. The museum is not to be missed!

Reviewed By Rbluecat - Kingisepp, Russia

I visited the museum on July 17th, 2017 during my stay at the Base Hotel in Asbru,
The museum seemed very interesting, I never saw anything like that before.
I even tried playing the drums and the electric guitar (it's so heavy!!!). The museum proves the Icelanders are really musical people.
The only one point I was disapointed with: there is still no exhibition devoted to KALEO, the most famous Icelandic band at the moment.

6. Duushus Museum

Duusgata 2 | Reykjanesbaer, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland +354 421 3796
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4 based on 71 reviews

Duushus Museum

Reviewed By Stine D - Soenderborg, Denmark

Several house have been interconnected to form this local museum and cultural centre. Tells the story of Keflavik in its older days. Some art exhibits, too.

7. Sudurnes Golf Club

Holmsvollur, Gardur, Iceland +354 421 4100
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Sudurnes Golf Club

Sudurnes Golf Course is one of the Links Golf Courses in Iceland placed by the sea side on the Reykjanes Peninsula less than 10 minutes drive from Keflavik International Airport. The course has a spectacular view to the Capital Reykjavik, the Mountains Esja and Akrafjall and the glacier Snæfellsjokull. This golf course is a challenge for all golfers at any level of handicap.

Reviewed By Gunnar J

Nice view, good golfcourse and it took only 4 hours to play. Recomend to play there in late afternoon.

8. Keflavik Maritime Center

Duusgata 2, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer 230, Iceland +354 421 3796
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Keflavik Maritime Center

Reviewed By rohitravishankar - Bengaluru, India

The Keflavik Maritime Center is a part of Duus Museum. They had an amazing collection of ship models made with extreme care. The models were truly beautiful and they were very well displayed as well.

9. Mount Keilir

Reykjanesbraut, Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
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4 based on 21 reviews

Mount Keilir

Reviewed By rayrest

We saw this on a tour when returning back into Reykjavik. Snow topped peak that looks stunning. The tour bus couldn't stop for photo opportunities which was a bit of a shame. Such a fantastic sight and a contrast against the other Mountains.

10. Anchor Monument

Keflavik, Reykjanesbaer, Iceland
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4 based on 23 reviews

Anchor Monument

Reviewed By Lorna L - Arnold, Maryland

We were there in May 2017. Nice, peaceful area close to an Ice Cream store. This area is right in front of the ocean. There's maybe 2 picnic tables in that area. Some kids biking. It was just an accident that we got to this area. Me and my husband was looking for the Ice Cream store.

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