Reykjanesbær lies on the western Reykjanes peninsula. It is a municipality that is actually composed of three towns—Njarðvík, Keflavík, and Hafnir—which became established as a single city in 1995 when Keflavík and Njarðvík grew so close together that a mere street was the only thing separating them. Keflavík is the biggest of the three towns, but the whole area has come together as a single community quickly and easily. For boat lovers, the Reykjanes Maritime Center is a true haven.
The Center houses a collection of 72 hand-crafted model boats that detail the interesting maritime history of Iceland from elegant masted schooners to diesel and steam powered trawlers. Prepare for a surprise at the Reykjanes Heritage Museum as it focuses on an unusually specific era of Icelandic history. The rock'n'roll music and fashion of the fifties and sixties is the center exhibition at this museum, showing how this genre had a huge effect on the whole country. |
