Lighthouse · West Iceland
Arnarstapaviti
lighthouse in Iceland

Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Arnarstapaviti is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 53 min by car.
- The nearest town to Arnarstapaviti is Ólafsvík.
- Arnarstapaviti is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 194 km by road, about 2 h 53 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7652° N, 23.6282° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Arnarstapaviti?
Arnarstapaviti is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
Where is Arnarstapaviti?
Arnarstapaviti is at 64.7652° N, 23.6282° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stapafell, a mountain about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Arnarstapaviti from Reykjavík?
Arnarstapaviti is 194 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 53 min by car.
How do I get to Arnarstapaviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Arnarstapaviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ólafsvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Arnarstapaviti?
We have not verified a fee for Arnarstapaviti. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
StapafellMountain · 1.7 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2/Valtameri
SönghellirCave · 3.1 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
RauðfeldsgjáCanyon · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: diego_cue
VegamannahellirCave · 4.2 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
LóndrangarViewpoint · 8.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Mike Krüger
SnæfellsjökullVolcano · 8.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.