Grænás

You must book your entry in advance, particularly in high season, and it is easy to combine with a flight, since the lagoon lies only about 20 minutes from Keflavík Airport. Shower thoroughly before getting in, protect your hair with conditioner, and allow at least two to three hours for the visit.

Garðskagi is the far northwestern tip of the Reykjanes peninsula, where two lighthouses, one old and one new, stand against wide skies and the open sea. The headland is flat and windswept, with a long view across Faxaflói bay toward Snæfellsjökull on clear days.

The bridge is just a short walk from the car park, so a visit takes only around twenty to thirty minutes. Many people collect a certificate at a nearby visitor centre as a souvenir. Combine it with other Reykjanes sights such as the lighthouse, the geothermal area at Gunnuhver, or the village of Hafnir.