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Álftanes
City in Garðabær, Iceland
Overview
Álftanes is a scenic peninsula suburb just south of Reykjavik, best known for its natural beauty, historic sites, and peaceful residential life. With sweeping coastlines, birdwatching spots, and the official residence of Iceland's president, it blends history with relaxed Icelandic living.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Iceland
Municipality
Garðabær
Population
2,484
Time Zone
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Coordinates
64.10°, -22.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
98
Female Safety
95
LGBTQ+ Safety
95
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
100
Monthly Cost
$2,980
Local Cost
$2,100
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
99
English
98
Temperature
4.6°C
Summer Avg
10.3°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
22.8°C
Record Low
-14.2°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
1637 mm
Internet Speed
330 Mbps
Upload
323 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
RKV
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 23 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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