City break in Keflavik. Active leisure ideas for Keflavik - attractions, recreation and nightlife

In the vicinity of Keflavik, you will find the world-famous Blue Lagoon Spa Resort, which is just 15 minutes drive away. The region where this retreat spa is located is famous for its healing hot springs. There is nothing artificial here - nature itself formed a beautiful lagoon with hot thermal water in this place. Today, the resort area features modern equipment, rooms equipped with recreation zones, as well as several indoor pools.

The resort runs its own small hotel so anyone can stay here for a few days. Since its opening, Blue Lagoon has been very popular with locals, many of them come here for the weekend with the whole family. You can visit the lagoon at any time of the year.

Active tourists would probably be interested in visiting Keflavik in the warm season when the largest number of activities is available to them. In the vicinity of the city are dozens of hiking trails perfect for admiring the local natural beauty. If you do not want to walk on foot, you can go exploring natural attractions by bike. Besides that, horse riding tours are organized here in the summer season. Lava fields that have been formed in these places after numerous volcanic eruptions are extremely popular among tourists. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursions to the valley Gjáin, which is less than 10 minutes drive from Keflavik, are in great demand in summer. This area is remarkable for its unusual geological formations. Here, near the coast, one can observe huge stone boulders covered by some poor vegetation in a warm season. As the researchers found out, the unusual area was formed as a result of volcanic activity. The main natural object in this valley is a small waterfall gaining maximum power in the first days of summer. In the warm season, travelers are also invited to boat trips, during which they can watch killer whales, dolphins, and whales.

Some kinds of entertainment are available to guests of Keflavik just a few days a year. On Christmas Eve, traditional Reykjanesbær Market opens in the city. Here you can buy popular holiday treats and souvenirs. This market works until late evening, it is always decorated with beautiful artistic illumination. Besides, the Christmas market is the venue for all kinds of popular entertainment where street artists and musicians often perform.

Indulge yourself with very unusual entertainment in the first days of September when the traditional Bergid Festival is held in the city. Solemn processions, musical performances, and interesting competitions are held in Keflavik throughout the day. The culmination of the festival comes in the evening. With the onset of darkness, locals and visitors to the city gather on a pier to enjoy a wonderful view of the rock rising off the coast. On the holiday, it is decorated with a special illumination, which is so realistic that it seems as if the rock slopes are engulfed in flames. Such an impressive spectacle is one of the main entertainment events in the life of the city.

Five kilometers away from Keflavik is Sudurnes Golf Club available in a warm season. This club is located near the coast, offering a wonderful view of the sea. In addition to golf courses, it is equipped with a modern recreation center where you can have a great time with your family and rent all the necessary sports equipment.

There are no noisy discos and nightclubs in the city so pubs are the most attractive spots for nightlife entertainment. Paddy's Irish Pub is one of the most popular in town. Here you can relax in a casual atmosphere and join the lifestyle of local people. In the pub, guests are offered a rich selection of beers and other alcoholic beverages, as well as the most popular regional dishes and snacks.

One of the few clubs in the city is Studio 16. In the daytime, it works as a regular cafe, and after dark, it turns into a stylish modern club with neon lighting and a rich selection of signature cocktails. Here you can enjoy modern music and theme parties organized several times a week. H 30 Club located on one of the central streets is one more attractive nightlife option. All local clubs and bars are quite small but very atmospheric.