On the western side of the Reykjanes peninsula, you can discover the secret charms of Sandgerði (Sandy Hedge) and its interesting history. If you enjoy travelling off the beaten path, there is plenty to experience here.
As the name indicates, the soil in Sandgerði is sandy and not optimal for farming. Therefore, the main industry is fishing. In fact, Sandgerði is one of Iceland’s major fishing communities. You may enjoy visiting the fish processing facilities there, an interesting introduction to this important natural resource.
A road lies south from Sandgerði, passing Hvalsnes peninsula and Stafnes peninsula on to Hafnir village. This gives you the opportunity to make a round trip drive on the northern part of the peninsula.
Things to do in Sandgerði
The quaint town has beautiful views over the area. Additionally, you can visit great art galleries, an interactive nature centre, and a scenic nine-hole golf course. You can browse a great variety of Icelandic hand made souvenirs at the Listatorg souvenir shop. In addition to this, you can visit graves from pre-Christian times in Hafurbjarnastaður. Found in 1947, the graves are a very important discovery. At this time, the items from one of the graves are now on display at the National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavík.
