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Garðabær
Capital Region · 64°N

Garðabær

A green residential town in the capital region with design museum Hönnunarsafn.
Distance from Reykjavík
10 km
Drive Time from Reykjavík
~15 min
Nearest airport
Keflavík (KEF)
Population
18000
Best time to visit

Year-round; summer is best for lakeside and coastal walks.

Distance from Reykjavík
10 km
Drive Time from Reykjavík
~15 min
Nearest airport
Keflavík (KEF)
Population
18000
Best time to visit

Year-round; summer is best for lakeside and coastal walks.

A green residential town in the capital region with design museum Hönnunarsafn.

Garðabær is a green, spacious residential town between Hafnarfjörður and Kópavogur, known for its parks, coastline and design-minded architecture. It includes the low-lying Álftanes peninsula, where the Icelandic president’s residence at Bessastaðir stands.

It’s a calm, family-friendly place with the Design Museum of Iceland, walking trails around Vífilsstaðavatn lake and quiet beaches on Álftanes. Central Reykjavík is only minutes away.

Known/Famous for
Design Museum of IcelandVífilsstaðavatn lakeÁlftanes beachesCoastal walking pathsGreen, family-friendly town
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Weather in Garðabær

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Thu
15 Oct
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