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| Residents | 3.427 (2019) | |
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Grindavík (Eng. "Lattice Bay") is a city in South West Iceland on the peninsula Reykjanes.
background
The city has a port, so most of the residents are employed in the fishing industry.
getting there
By plane
In the street
By boat
mobility
Map of Grindavík
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Grindavík Salt Fish Museum, Hafnargata 12a, Grindavik, Iceland. Tel.: 354 420 1190.
The history of the processing of dried, salted cod. The exhibition features large pictures showing the history of cod processing along with some historical objects.Open: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily in summer, only on weekends in winter.Price: ISK 1,200.
- 2 Hópsnesviti lighthouse The bright orange lighthouse from 1928 is on the Hópsnes peninsula, southeast of the town. There are some heavily rusted wrecks near the tower.
Churches
- The traditional corrugated iron clad church Grindavíkurkirkja eldri from 1909
- The larger concrete church Grindavíkurkirkja yngri from 1982
activities
- Bathing and wellness in the Bláa Lónið the Blue lagoon the thermal swimming pool four kilometers north of Grindavík. It is the tourist attraction in southwest Iceland.
shop
kitchen
- 1 Salthúsið. Tel.: 354 426 9700. Salthúsið, "the salt house", is a restaurant in a two-story log cabin. The menu includes salt fish, fresh fish, lamb, etc.Open: daily 12 noon-9 p.m.Price: main courses 3000-500 burgers from 1500 ISK.
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Guesthouse Borg, Borgarhraun, 240 Grindavík. Tel.: 354 895 8686. 5 double rooms and 2 single rooms with mirror, wardrobe, desk, chairs, lamps and bedside table. 2 bathrooms one on each floor, guests have access to washing machine, iron and ironing board.Price: single 9,500, double 14,500 in summer (15 May to 15 September), single 7,800, double 10,500 ISK in winter, with breakfast and internet.
health
Practical advice
trips
- In the blue lagoon Bláa Lónið for bathing and relaxing
- Reykjavík is about 50 km northeast, the roads are easy to drive.
- Keflavík is about 20 km northwest.
literature
Web links
- http://www.grindavik.is/ - Official website of Grindavík
