Vatnsnes

Vatnsnes is a point in , . Vatnsnes is situated nearby to the town , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Keflavík International Airport and Vatnsnes Lighthouse.

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is in and serves as the main international airport of and . It has become a rapidly growing hub for transatlantic flights, especially for discount travellers and smaller cities.

Museum
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll is located at the Hljómahöll concert and conference hall in . It was formally opened on April 5, 2014.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Keflavík and Reykjanesbaer.

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is a town in that is home to the country's international airport. The population was approximately 16,000 in 2018, before further municipality mergers.

Town
Reykjanesbær is a municipality on the in , though the name is also used by locals to refer to the suburban region of and which have grown together over the years.

Town
Njarðvík is a town in southwestern , on the peninsula of . As of 2025, its population was 10.000. is situated 3½ km south of Vatnsnes.

Vatnsnes

Latitude
64.00304° or 64° 0′ 11″ north
Longitude
-22.54337° or 22° 32′ 36″ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
99PV2F34+6M
Geo­Names ID
3412127
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In Other Languages

“Vatnsnes” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: Vatnsnes

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