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Vogar

Southern Peninsula, Iceland · Europe

About Vogar

Vogar works well as a base: 15 minutes from Reykjanesbær, 12km from Blue Lagoon.

Vogar is a town located in Southern Peninsula, Iceland. With a population of 1,029, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vogar sits in Iceland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Vogar to your route.

About Vogar

Vogar (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈvɔːɣar̥] ) is a small town in the southwest of Iceland. It is the seat of the municipality of Vogar (Sveitarfélagið Vogar). There is a highly automated atmospheric gas extraction plant in the town, with the oxygen produced being the only local source for Iceland's healthcare use. The

Read more town also has a fish roe incubation centre for Atlantic salmon.

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Vogar offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Vogar located?

Vogar is located in Southern Peninsula, Iceland, Europe. The coordinates are 63.9816 latitude, -22.3847 longitude.

What is the population of Vogar?

Vogar has a population of approximately 1,029 people, making it a town in Iceland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,029
Continent
Europe
Country
Iceland
Region
Southern Peninsula
Timezone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
63.9816, -22.3847

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Iceland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

F-roads (mountain roads) require 4x4 and are closed much of the year. Safetravel.is for conditions.

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Worth the detour from Vogar

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Lagoon

Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, a milky-blue pool of mineral-rich water set amid a black lava field near Keflavík airport.

12 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Northern Lights: Reykjavik

Iceland's capital offers accessible Northern Lights viewing from September to March, with tours departing nightly to dark-sky areas.

28 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Ring Road Iceland

Iceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.

28 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Hallgrímskirkja

Reykjavik's towering expressionist church inspired by Iceland's basalt lava formations.

29 km · about 35 min drive

restaurant

Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur

Reykjavík's harbourside hot-dog stand, family-run since 1937 and still serving lamb-based dogs 'with everything': crispy onions, remoulade and sweet mustard. Bill Clinton and virtually every Icelander have queued here.

29 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Hvalfjörður Tunnel

A 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Vogar

  • 28 kmRing Road IcelandIceland's Route 1 circles the entire island over 1,322 kilometers past volcanoes, glaciers, geysers, and black sand beaches.
  • 50 kmHvalfjörður TunnelA 5.7 km road tunnel diving 165 m below sea level under Hvalfjörður on Iceland's Ring Road, saving an hour over the old fjord loop. The country's first subsea tunnel, opened in 1998 and now toll-free.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Vogar.

Reykjanesbær

🇮🇸 Iceland

9 km away

Keflavík

🇮🇸 Iceland

9 km awayPop. 15,930

Grindavík

🇮🇸 Iceland

16 km awayPop. 2,856

Garður

🇮🇸 Iceland

16 km away

Sandgerði

🇮🇸 Iceland

17 km away

Álftanes

🇮🇸 Iceland

22 km awayPop. 2,392

Hafnarfjörður

🇮🇸 Iceland

24 km away

Garðabær

🇮🇸 Iceland

25 km away

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