Many people know Icelandic artists such as the Sucarcubes, Björk, Sigur Rós and Of Monsters and Men. What’s their story? What’s their background? And how did these bands become so successful coming from the tiny population of Iceland?  At the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Reykjanesbær, only 6 km from Keflavik Airport, you can walk through the history of Icelandic pop and rock music throughout the years. Guests can dive deeper into the history of each artist and listen to their music with the help of the Rock ‘n’ Roll app on the iPad we lend you during your visit (five languages available).

Among memorabilia portrayed in the museum is  a gas-masks used in Sigur Rós videos, several Sugarcubes items plus a whole lot more.  And don’t forget to check out our Sound Lab to try out some instruments and feel like a real rocker!

Rock ‘n’ Roll shop and café on site.

Ten ideas for recreation on Reykjanes peninsula:

1. You’ve heard of the Golden Circle, but what about the Blue Diamond? Tailor the tour of Reykjanes peninsula’s highlights to your own needs, from an hour’s drive to multi-day tour, right on the doorstep of Keflavík Airport.
2. Viking World is located in a beautiful see-through building. Its centerpiece is the Viking ship Íslendingur (Icelander), which sailed from Iceland to New York in the year 2000. It´s a replica of the Gokstad ship discovered in Norway in 1880.
3. Walk across the Bridge Between Continents; it has never been easier to travel between Europe and North America!
4. Discover geological wonders in Reykjanes Geopark, the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. Walk up to Fagridalur lave filed, the newest lava in Iceland (from 2021), explore beautiful lava caves etc.
5. Marvel at the colorful Seltún Geothermal Area, see the hot springs and clay pools bubble, watch the steam rise from the hot ground and smell the sulphur in the air.
6. Walk along the eerie Kleifarvatn Lake’s black beach, the “Draining Lake” from crime author Arnaldur Indriðason’s eponymous book.
7. Visit Reykjanesviti lighthouse and the geothermal area nearby. Down by the sea, a statue of the Great Auk faces Eldey island, where the last bird was killed in 1844.
8. Fortunately, there are also thriving bird colonies on Reykjanes. Krýsuvíkurbjarg is the peninsula’s largest bird cliff with approximately 60,000 nesting birds in the summer.
9. If you’re visiting during the darker seasons, pay close attention to the Northern Lights forecast. When the sky is clear, the view from the lighthouse in Garður is breath-taking.
10. Take a dip in one of the region’s swimming pools and bathing hotspots. Vatnaveröld in Keflavík is perfect for families and don’t forget the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

Find more information and tips here: www.visitreykjanes.is