Vogar was the largest village in the <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/the-reykjanes-peninsula/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reykjanes peninsula</a> at the end of the 19th century.  It was larger than Keflavík and Grindavík put together.
These days, most people in Vogar work in <a href="https://www.icelandtravel.is/attractions/reykjavik-2-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reykjavík </a>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.

Vogar

Safety & Responsibility

Check the weather forecast and road conditions every day.

Weather can be unpredictable

Put litter in the bin and recycle when possible.

Help keep Iceland clean

Follow the Icelandic road rules, and remember that off-roading is strictly forbidden as it damages natural landscapes.

Safe roads, safe people

Keep to marked trails and read any warning and safety signs. If in doubt, use common sense or turn back.

Vogar

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