Ásbrú

#246 among destinations in Iceland

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Ásbrú is a part of the former U.S. Naval Air Station Keflavik not supervised by the Icelandic defence authorities. After U.S. forces evacuated in 2006, a part of the base not needed for current military defence needs, was re-invented as a community of entrepreneurs, students and business. Ásbrú offers academic programs at Keilir, has the largest university campus in Iceland, one of the largest business incubators in Iceland, as well as many other projects such as Iceland’s first international Data center. Ásbrú is located within the municipality of Reykjanesbær. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 63°58'3"N, 22°34'44"W

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SuðurnesIceland

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Ásbrú – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Viking World museum, Whale Watching Reykjanes, The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Duus Museum.

1.6 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Viking World museum, Keflavík
42 min walk • Viking World is a museum in Njarðvík, Reykjanesbær, Iceland. The museum opened on 8 May 2009, followed by a formal opening on Icelandic National Day, 17 June. The director was Elisabeth Ward; the building was designed by Guðmundur Jónsson.
2.9 miN
64°0'29"N • 22°33'22"W
Whale Watching Reykjanes, Keflavík
74 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
1.8 miNE
Museum
The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, Njarðvík
46 min walk • The Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll is located at the Hljómahöll concert and conference hall in Reykjanesbær. It was formally opened on April 5, 2014. The museum portrays the history of Icelandic pop and rock music from 1830 to the present.
2.8 miN
64°0'27"N • 22°33'27"W
Duus Museum, Keflavík
73 min walk • Museum
~1520 ftNE
Church
St. John Paul II Church, Keflavík
8 min walk • The St. John Paul II Church, is the name given to a Roman Catholic church building, located in Keilisvegi 775, in the town of Keflavik, Sudurnes in Iceland. The congregation follows the Roman or Latin rite and is under the jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Reykjavík.
2.2 miN
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Keflavíkurvöllur, Keflavík
56 min walk • Keflavíkurvöllur is a multi-use stadium in Keflavík, Iceland. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Keflavík Football Club plays there. The stadium holds 4,000. The stadium is currently called Nettó-völlur after one of the club's sponsor, Nettó.
~1430 ftE
Universities and schools
Keilir
7 min walk • Keilir – Atlantic Centre of Excellence is a private, non-profit, international educational institution located in Ásbrú next to Keflavik International Airport in the city of Reykjanesbaer in Iceland. The school was established in 2007.
6.2 miNW
Locality
Sandgerði
159 min walk • One of the town's main attractions is its stunning coastline, which is dotted with rugged cliffs and windswept beaches. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the shore, soaking in the fresh sea air and admiring the breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.