Explore 6 photography locations in the Reykjavik Area area of Iceland.
Reykjavik Area hosts 6 photography locations curated for this guide, with a focus on landscapes and lighthouses. Each entry includes GPS coordinates, season notes, distance from Reykjavik, and access details (paved, gravel, or 4x4) so you can build a realistic itinerary across a single day or a multi-day loop through the region.
This guide lists 6 curated photography locations in Reykjavik Area, spanning landscapes, lighthouses. Each waypoint includes GPS coordinates, seasonal notes, and access details so you can build a route before you leave Reykjavik.
Driving distance from Reykjavik varies by location within Reykjavik Area. Each card in the list shows the precise distance — use it to group nearby locations into single-day shoots and plan refueling stops on longer loops.
Most coastal and Ring-Road-adjacent sites work with a 2WD year-round. Inland and highland approaches generally need a 4x4 and are summer-only (mid-June to mid-September). Check the "Way In" field on each location card before committing.
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve Westfjords Region
Kleifarvatn is the largest lake on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland, situated in the southern part of the peninsula.
The great stretch of cliffs at Krýsuvíkurbjarg are amongst the best bird-watching sites in Iceland.
The geothermal area Krýsuvík is situated on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland
Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries.