Southern Peninsula district, Iceland

Places to visit near Vogar

Vogar is a town in Southern Peninsula district, Iceland, home to about 1,029 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 27 beaches & coast and 26 museums. The must-see places are B-24 Hot Stuff Crash Memorial (3 km), Viking World Museum (9 km) and Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (10 km).

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Vogar, Iceland
Vogar, Southern Peninsula district, Iceland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vogar at a glance

Location
Southern Peninsula district, Iceland
Population
about 1,029
Coordinates
63.9816° N, 22.3847° W
Places within 50 km
228 (55 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Vogar

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Vogar: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Vogar, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Vogar

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Litla-Skógfell (8 km); the best-known is Sundhnúkur Crater Row (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Vogar

37 churches within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Vogar

30 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Stakksfjörður (5 km); the best-known is Sandgerði (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Vogar

27 museums within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Viking World Museum (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Vogar

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Spákonuvatn (18 km); the best-known is Kleifarvatn (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kleifarvatn · lake · Southern Peninsula · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Suðurtjörn · lake · Capital Region · ~35 km · Must-see
  • Spákonuvatn · lake · Southern Peninsula · ~18 km
  • Elliðavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Grænavatn · lake · Southern Peninsula · ~19 km
  • Djúpavatn · lake · Southern Peninsula · ~20 km

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Waterfalls near Vogar

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Vogar. The closest is Porufoss Waterfall (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Vogar

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 27 km on the road.

  1. Start in Vogar
  2. 3 km B-24 Hot Stuff Crash Memorial · monument, Southern Peninsula
  3. 7 km Viking World Museum · museum, Southern Peninsula
  4. 3 km Church of St. John Paul II · church, Southern Peninsula
  5. 3 km Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll · museum, Southern Peninsula
  6. 1 km Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík · church, Southern Peninsula
  7. 10 km Back to Vogar

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From travellers near Vogar

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How to reach Vogar

    All places near Vogar by distance

    Within 15 km of Vogar

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Vífilsfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Þverfellshorn · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Búri · cave · Southern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Esja · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Akrafjall · viewpoint · Western Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Leirvogsvatn · lake · Capital Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Þorlákshöfn · beach · Southern Region · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Hengill · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Reykjadalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~71 km · Must-see
    • Langisandur · beach · ~51 km
    • Tungufoss · waterfall · Capital Region · ~51 km
    • Jósepsdalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km
    • Hnúkar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km
    • Akranes Museum Centre · museum · Western Region · ~51 km
    • Leitin · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km
    • Reykjafell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~52 km
    • Helgafell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~52 km
    • Hellir · cave · Southern Region · ~52 km
    • Hrómundartindur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
    • Geitafell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~53 km
    • Mannskaðafoss · waterfall · Capital Region · ~53 km
    • Dyrafoss · waterfall · Capital Region · ~53 km
    • Flói Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Southern Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Grensdalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~74 km · Must-see
    • Kollafjarðarárfoss · waterfall · Capital Region · ~54 km
    • Gljúfurfoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~54 km
    • Háifoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~54 km
    • Lambafossar · waterfall · Western Region · ~54 km
    • Lyklafell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~54 km
    • Kúafoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~54 km
    • Skeiðflatafoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~54 km
    • Mosfell · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~54 km
    • Mosfellskirkja · church · Capital Region · ~54 km
    • Hallgrímskirkja í Saurbæ · church · Western Region · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Lokufjall · viewpoint · Capital Region · ~55 km
    • Arnarker · cave · Southern Region · ~56 km
    • Hafnarfjall · viewpoint · Western Region · ~77 km · Must-see
    • Ingólfsfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~80 km · Must-see
    • Selfosskirkja · church · Southern Region · ~84 km · Must-see
    • Myrkavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~84 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vogar by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4970Litla-Skógfell (8 km)
    Churches3337Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík (10 km)
    Beaches & coast2730Stakksfjörður (5 km)
    Museums2627Viking World Museum (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1925Spákonuvatn (18 km)
    Waterfalls1425Porufoss Waterfall (38 km)
    Other attractions1313Blue Lagoon (14 km)
    Caves912Giganta's Cave (11 km)
    Parks1212Hellisgerði (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens911Reykjanesfólkvangur (25 km)
    Forts & heritage78B-24 Hot Stuff Crash Memorial (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Grótta (34 km)
    Buddhist sites22Wat Thai Island (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Reykjavíkurvarðan (36 km)

    Vogar: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vogar?

    B-24 Hot Stuff Crash Memorial (monument, about 3 km), Viking World Museum (museum, about 9 km), Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll (museum, about 10 km), Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík (church, about 10 km), Church of St. John Paul II (church, about 11 km), Sundhnúkur Crater Row (viewpoint, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vogar?

    228 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 churches, 27 beaches & coast, 26 museums, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vogar?

    Litla-Skógfell, about 8 km by road; Fagradals-Vatnsfell (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Vogar?

    Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík, about 10 km by road; Church of St. John Paul II (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vogar?

    Stakksfjörður, about 5 km by road; Vatnsnes (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vogar?

    Start in Vogar, visit B-24 Hot Stuff Crash Memorial, then Viking World Museum, then Church of St. John Paul II, then Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, then Hvítasunnukirkjan í Keflavík, and drive back — about 27 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vogar?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Vogar

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vogar’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vogar on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.