# Things to see in Keflavík (Iceland): 24 places and when to go

> Keflavík is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), Mountains (7), Architecture (6). The best known are Keilir, Viking World museum and Litli-Hrútur. The best time to come is February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/keflavik/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Iceland · 64.0166, -22.5666
- **Places:** 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/naturaleza/) (10) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/montana/) (7) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/arquitectura/) (6) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/museos/) (3) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/espiritual/) (3) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/historia/) (1)
- **Best time:** February to March and May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to January and April.
- **Nearest airport:** KEF Reykjavík, 4.0 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Keflavík

The places in and around Keflavík, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Keilir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/keilir/): Mountain in Iceland · 21 km
- [Viking World museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/viking-world-museum/): Museum in Iceland · 4.9 km
- [Litli-Hrútur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/litli-hrutur/): Mountain in Iceland · 21 km
- [Stakksfjörður](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stakksfjordur/): Bay · 5.3 km
- [St. John Paul II Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/church-of-st-john-paul-ii/): Church in Keflavík, Iceland · 5.2 km
- [Garðskagaviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/gardskagaviti/): Lighthouse in Iceland built 1944 · 9.4 km
- [The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/icelandic-museum-of-rock-n-roll/): Music museum in Reykjanesbær, Iceland · 3.1 km
- [Stóra-Skógfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stora-skogfell/): Mountain in Iceland · 16 km
- [Fagradals-Hagafell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/fagradals-hagafell/): Hill in Iceland · 18 km
- [Festarfjall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/festarfjall/): Mountain in Iceland · 21 km
- [Kirkjuvogskirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/kirkjuvogskirkja/): Temples · 11 km
- [Sandgerði lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/sandgerdi/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 7.6 km
- [Stafnesviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stafnes/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 10 km
- [Fagradals-Vatnsfell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/fagradals-vatnsfell/): Hill in Iceland · 18 km
- [Holmbergs lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/holmsberg/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 1.6 km
- [Krýsuvíkurkirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/krysuvikurkirkja/): Burnt church in Iceland · 30 km
- [Stapafell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stapafell/): Mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland · 12 km
- [Traðarfjöll](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/tradarfjoll/): Summit · 26 km
- [Vatnsnes Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/vatnsnes/): Lighthouse in Iceland · 2.0 km
- [Duus Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/duus-museum/): Museum · 1.1 km
- [Eruptoin crater by Fagradalsfjall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/eruptoin-crater-by-fagradalsfjall/): Nature · 20 km
- [Old Garðskagaviti lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/gardur-lighthouse/): Lighthouse built in 1897 · 9.6 km
- [Krysuvik-Thermalgebiet](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/krysuvik-thermalgebiet/): Hiking · 28 km
- [Litla Brugghúsið](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/litla-brugghusid/): Brewery · 6.6 km

## When to go to Keflavík

The best time to visit Keflavík is **February to March and May to October**; also possible: November to January and April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 4 h 56 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 08 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 14 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 39 |
| May | Best time | 17 h 54 |
| June | Best time | 20 h 17 |
| July | Best time | 19 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 16 h 02 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 36 |
| October | Best time | 9 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 5 h 57 |
| December | Possible | 3 h 42 |

In June there are 20 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 42. In May, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.

When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Keflavík

The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 4.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=64.0166%2C-22.5666)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.0166%2C-22.5666)

## Other towns nearby

- [Reykjanes-aðalviti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/reykjanes-adalviti/): 15 places · 23 km
- [Reykjavík](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/reikiavik/): 100 places · 33 km
- [Strandarkirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/strandarkirkja/): 5 places · 47 km
- [Kjós](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/kjos/): 9 places · 63 km
- [Borgarnes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/borgarnes/): 13 places · 70 km
- [Þingvallakirkja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/thingvallakirkja/): 19 places · 75 km

And all of Iceland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Keflavík?

The best known: [Keilir](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/keilir/), [Viking World museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/viking-world-museum/), [Litli-Hrútur](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/litli-hrutur/), [Stakksfjörður](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/stakksfjordur/), [St. John Paul II Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/islandia/church-of-st-john-paul-ii/). In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Keflavík?

February to March and May to October; also possible: November to January and April. In June there are 20 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 42.

### How do you get to Keflavík?

The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 4.0 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=64.0166%2C-22.5666) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Keflavík as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).