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The Top 10 Attractions in Seltjarnarnes

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Seltjarnarnes. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Seltjarnarnes is a region where 10

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 18, 2025

Grótta Lighthouse

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When visiting the lighthouse, be sure to read the attached tide table.
At the bird breeding season (dates are announced) the area around the lighthouse is closed.

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Kvika Footbath Hot Spring

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The artist Ólöf Nordal has hollowed out a large boulder into which water flows from the Kvikaaus hot spring. The small pool is a bit too small as a pool, …

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Varda Navigation Cairn in Suðurnes

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Varða is the name for a cairn. A stone pyramid was built here, which serves as a point of orientation for seafarers (radar reflector on the top).

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World War II Searchlight House in Suðurnes

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The concrete building was built around a floodlight at the beginning of World War II in the winter of 1940/41. The searchlight was part of the British military's defenses at the entrance to Reykjavík.

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Grotta to Bakkatjörn Coastal Path

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The cycle path can be followed along the coastline, making it a fantastic route, if the winds are not coming from the northwest.

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Búðatjörn Pond

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In summer, the circumnavigation of the golf course is an adventure. The Arctic terns breeding there turn the round into a gauntlet. :)

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View of the Bay

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Iceland is a Nordic island nation whose spectacular landscape is characterized by volcanoes, geysers, thermal springs, and lava fields. The Vatnajökull and Snæfellsjökull National Parks are protected areas for the …

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Kara Cairn

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Easy to reach vantage point. Very nice experience. Of course very windy. Gravel track around the golf course is passable with a normal bike. You should be considerate of the golfers.

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Valhúsahæð Summit and Monuments

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The park is located at the highest point in the town of Seltjarnarnes and you have a good overview from here.

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Norðurfjörður Golf Course – Neskaupstaður

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It has a bar open to the general public, ideal for refueling with your bike in sight.
A 9-hole course surrounded by mountains and with direct views of the sea …

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