The lava-scarred Reykjanes peninsula lies on one of the world's major plate boundaries, the Mid
Atlantic Ridge. According the continental drift theory the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates
are continuously drifting apart with great forces under the gaping rifts. As the plates diverge, linear
fractures, known as fissures form due to stresses created by the tension that builds up as the plates
move away from each other.
The Bridge between two continents at Sandvík is a small footbridge over a major fissure which
provides clear evidence of the presence of a diverging plate margin. The bridge was built as a symbol
for the connection between Europe and North America. One can cross the continental divide on Leif

the Lucky's Bridge and take home a personalised certificate at Reykjanes Information Center as a
confirmation and a reminder of this spectacular aexperience.

Location: About 7km south of Hafnir by road 425