Choose a holiday rental for your Kjalarnes getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Kjalarnes with a stay in a holiday home rental. One of the city's many top draws is its skiing. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Kjalarnes
Are you searching for attractions to see in the area? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Kjalarnes a fun place to get away to. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Elding Reykjavik Whale Watching (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Skalafell Ski Area (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Sky Lagoon (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
- Viking Village (13.6 mi / 21.8 km)
- Sundhollin (8.4 mi / 13.5 km)
Exploring the natural features in Kjalarnes
Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to appreciate the scenery, Kjalarnes is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Reykjavik Pond (8.6 mi / 13.8 km)
- Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach (9.8 mi / 15.8 km)
- Sky Lagoon (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
- Glymur Waterfall (18.5 mi / 29.8 km)
- Thingvellir National Park (21 mi / 33.8 km)
- Reykjadalur Valley (22.7 mi / 36.6 km)
Travelling to and around Kjalarnes
Fly into Reykjavik (RKV-Reykjavik Domestic), the closest airport, located 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF), which is 31 mi (49.8 km) away.