Valahnukur boulder ridge in Reykjanes
Valahnúkur was formed by submarine fissure eruption when sea level was standing about 70m higher than today.
The great Auk memorial in Reykjanes
The last documented pair of great Auks was killed on Eldey Island off the coast of Iceland on June 1844.
Svartsengi geothermal power plant in Reykjanes
The Svartsengi Power Station is a geothermal power plant, which is located in the Svartsengi geothermal field, about four km north of Grindavík.
Brimketill or Oddnyjarlaug lava rock pool in Reykjanes peninsula
The sea has a great influence on the landscaping of Reykjanes. By observing the surf crashing on the rocks in the vicinity of Brimketill, you can see the power that resides in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Gunnuhver hot spring on Reykjanes peninsula
Gunnuhver is Iceland´s largest mud pool at present prominent, highest up in the Gunnuhver area group. It is 20 (66 feet ) meters wide across a rim of mud and boiling vigorously.
Kleifarvatn lake on Reykjanes peninsula
The lake covers an area of 9.7 square kilometers and has a maximum length of 4.7 km (2.9 mi) and a maximum width of 2.5 km (1.6 mi). Its greatest depth is 107 meters, making it the 7th deepest lake in Iceland and reaching below sea level.
Saxhólsbjarg, Nesbjarg and Svörtuloft lighthouse in Snæfellsnes
The name “Svörtuloft” is an interesting and unique name that is primarily used by sailors and seafarers. However, on land, the towering rocks in that part of the Icelandic coastline are called by different names depending on their location.
Gestur the Arctic Fox in Snæfellsnes
The Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Arctic fox.
Ytri Tunga seal beach in Snæfellsnes
On this golden sand beach one can find vivid birdlife in the summer as well as common and grey seals resting on the rocky shore using seaweed and alge for pillows, especially when the tide is low.
Hraunlandarif red sand reef
Hraunlandarif is a golden beach located on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in West Iceland. It is one of the few golden sand beaches in Iceland
