Vogar was the largest village in the Reykjanes peninsula at the end of the 19th century. It was larger than Keflavík and Grindavík put together.
These days, most people in Vogar work in Reykjavík or the nearby communities of Reykjanesbaer.
In Vogar, you can find various services. Moreover, you can enjoy a walk along the sea, watch the bird life by Vogatjorn pond, and view the monument Íslands Hrafnistumenn by Erlingur Jónsson. The monument is in memory of fishermen from the area. Each August, Family Day takes place in the town of Vogar, and the town comes alive with people of all ages enjoying themselves together.
At Kalfatjörn you will find an excellent 9-hole golf course, which runs by one of the largest wooden churches in Iceland. In the district of Vatnsleysuströnd are several landmarks, among them are Mount Keilir, Háibjalli, Snorrastaðatjarnir lakes, Hrafnagjá Canyon and Staðarborg.
