On the magnificent Reykjanes peninsula the continents of Europe and North America meet both in cultural meaning and geographical meaning. The two tectonic plates shift and grind together at the tip of the Reykjaens peninsula. It is a spectacular meetingplace of land, sea and sky. It is recognized as a unique vacation and business destination. The beautiful seaside community of Reykanesbaer combines all the charm of a small town with an endless variety of recreational and cultural activities. Reykjanes rich geographical wonders, the saga of Icelandic Vikings and fishermen, the harnesing of the geothermal power, a unique variety of shops and galleries and a spectacular assortment of natural parks and geothermal areas combine to provide a truly unrivaled place for your next getaway. Reykjanes City is the 5th largest community in Iceland with 14.000 habitants located only 10 minutes away from the only International airport in Iceland and 30 minutes from the capital Reykjavík.

Reykjanes City was founded in 1994 with the union of tha municipalities Keflavík, Njarðvík and Hafnir. The settlement in the region began in the 16th century.

Reykjanes is governed by the city council, directly elected by anyone aged over 18 and registered with domicile in the city. The council has 11 members that are elected for 4 year terms. The city council governs the city of Reykjanes according to law number 45/1998. The city council selects people on the boards and each board controls a different field under the city council's authority. The most important board is the city board that wields the executive rights along with the city mayor. The city mayor is Árni Sigfússon. He is the uppermost public official in the city and also the director of city operations. Other public official then control different institution under his authority.

Therefore the administration consists of two different parts. The political power that the city council wields and other boards in its authority, and the official system where public official under the authority of the city mayor take care of administering the policy and the management.

The mayor is appointed by the city council, usually one of the council members is chosen but they may also hire a mayor that is not member of the council.

Reykjanes residents can access the city's services in:
The city´s offices at Tjarnargata 12. Tel 421 6700
My community mittreykjanes.is. A E-community portal where residents can establish e-business, applications etc.
e-mail: reykjanesbaer@reykjanesbaer.is

This busy town owes it development mainly to its fishing and other industries and also to the growth of Keflavik International Airport.

Keflavík is first mentioned in written sources about 1590 as the base of an English trader, who was followed by German, and later Danish, merchants. Reykjanesbær is a major center of fishing and fish processing, although in recent years tourism has played an increasingly important role in the local economy. The town''s hotels and restaurants are among the best in Iceland, and the bus station is the departure point for a series of sightseeing tours of the region. Keflavík is also an excellent base from which to explore much of Reykjanes on foot. For golfers, one of Iceland''s best courses, Leira, is just a short drive away, while other facilities on offer include an outdoor swimming pool, sea-angling, and whale spotting, with the possibility of sighting minke and killer whales, and cruises to the island of Eldey, home to the world''s largest gannet colony. Only a five-min drive from Iceland''s international airport, Reykjanesbær is also ideally placed for the Blue Lagoon.

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