Lighthouse · Westfjords
Arnarnesviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Arnarnesviti is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 12 min by car.
- The nearest town to Arnarnesviti is Ísafjörður.
- Arnarnesviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 421 km by road, about 6 h 12 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.0987° N, 23.0380° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Arnarnesviti?
Arnarnesviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Arnarnesviti?
Arnarnesviti is at 66.0987° N, 23.0380° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Ernir, a mountain about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Arnarnesviti from Reykjavík?
Arnarnesviti is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 12 min by car.
How do I get to Arnarnesviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Arnarnesviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Arnarnesviti?
We have not verified a fee for Arnarnesviti. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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