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Vatnsholt

Vatnsholt is served by 1 route: R1. Route R1 runs on weekdays roughly every 30 minutes, with the first bus at 06:09 and the last at 21:09. Weekend departures begin at 10:09.

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Region
Keflavík Town Centre
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
20000060
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
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🏔️ About This Location

Keflavík Town Centre

Downtown Keflavík is a compact old fishing town on the Reykjanes peninsula, distinct from the airport itself, with a harbour, local shops, and a slower pace than the tourist routes passing nearby.

📍 right in the heart of Keflavík Town Centre.

  • Historic fishing harbour
  • Reykjanesbær municipality centre
  • Distinct from the airport
  • Local, working-town character
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Local Tip

Don't confuse Keflavík town with the airport — they share a name but are a short bus ride apart.

Historic Town Harbour Local Character

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Garðskagi Lighthouses 11 km away (air distance)

Garðskagi is a favourite spot for birdwatching, especially during spring and autumn migrations, and for sunsets that turn the sky orange and pink. On clear winter nights it is a good place to see the northern lights. A small museum and café stand by the lighthouses. Bring warm, windproof clothes, since it is almost always breezy.

Blue Lagoon 15 km away (air distance)

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.

Bridge Between the Continents 16 km away (air distance)

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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Vatnsholt?

It is served by 1 route: R1 (Heiðarsel -> Miðstöð).

What time is the first and last bus at Vatnsholt?

On Route R1, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 06:09, and the last is at 21:09. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Vatnsholt a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Keflavík Town Centre.

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