Place to visit
Bridge between continents, Iceland: what it is and when to go
Bridge between continents is an Icelandic bridge over the Álfagjá rift valley, connecting the Eurasian and the North-American tectonic plate (Brú milli Heimsálfa) (Reykjanes-aðalviti). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Icelandic bridge over the Álfagjá rift valley, connecting the Eurasian and the North-American tectonic plate · Architecture
- Local name
- Brú milli Heimsálfa
- Where
- Iceland
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 13 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 63.8683, -22.67554
What it is and where
Bridge between continents is an Icelandic bridge over the Álfagjá rift valley, connecting the Eurasian and the North-American tectonic plate (Brú milli Heimsálfa) (Reykjanes-aðalviti).
It is in Reykjanes-aðalviti, where this site lists 15 more places to see, 6.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.8683, -22.67554; the nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 13 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Bridge between continents is February to March and May to October.
- JanPossible5:00
- FebBest time8:10
- MarBest time11:14
- AprPossible14:38
- MayBest time17:51
- JunBest time20:11
- JulBest time19:08
- AugBest time16:00
- SepBest time12:36
- OctBest time9:19
- NovPossible6:00
- DecPossible3:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Iceland
To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Stampar CraterMountain in Iceland2.6 km
- MiðahóllMountain in Iceland2.6 km
- SýrfellMountain in Iceland3.5 km
- GunnuhverHot spring and volcano in Iceland5.5 km
- ReykjanesvitiLighthouse in Iceland6.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.
More in Iceland: Architecture
- Thridrangaviti Lighthouse: lighthouse in Iceland
- Borgarfjarðarbrú: bridge in Iceland
- Knarrarós Lighthouse: lighthouse in Iceland
- Malarrif lighthouse: lighthouse in Iceland
- Dyrhólaey Lighthouse: lighthouse in Iceland
- Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse: lighthouse in Iceland
Every Iceland place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridge between continents?
It is an Icelandic bridge over the Álfagjá rift valley, connecting the Eurasian and the North-American tectonic plate (Brú milli Heimsálfa in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Bridge between continents?
February to March and May to October. In June there are 20 h 11 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 48.
How do you get to Bridge between continents?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 13 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Stampar Crater, Miðahóll, Sýrfell. The rest is in the Iceland guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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