Skógarbraut

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.

The Bridge Between Continents is a small footbridge over a rift in the lava landscape of the Reykjanes peninsula. Standing on it, you can symbolically cross from the North American plate to the Eurasian plate in a few steps. The scene is a stretch of rugged, windswept lava, with the ocean in the distance.

The older lighthouse dates from 1897, while the taller, newer one was built in 1944 and still guides ships. The coast here has seen many wrecks over the centuries, which is why lighthouses were needed. A small folk museum nearby displays fishing tools, boats and engines that tell the story of the local community.