Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Gerðistangarviti
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
- Gerðistangarviti is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
- The nearest town to Gerðistangarviti is Keflavík.
- Gerðistangarviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Keflavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 35 km by road, about 39 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 64.0124° N, 22.3519° 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 Gerðistangarviti?
Gerðistangarviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Gerðistangarviti?
Gerðistangarviti is at 64.0124° N, 22.3519° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Keflavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnsnes Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 9.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Gerðistangarviti from Reykjavík?
Gerðistangarviti is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 39 min by car.
How do I get to Gerðistangarviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gerðistangarviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Keflavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Gerðistangarviti?
We have not verified a fee for Gerðistangarviti. 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.
Where can you swim near Gerðistangarviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 38 minutes' drive from Gerðistangarviti. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (38 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (41 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon38 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool41 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Vatnsnes LighthouseLighthouse · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.isLitla-SkógfellVolcano · 9.8 km
Holmbergs lighthouseLighthouse · 10 kmCC0 · Photo: golonka66
KeilirVolcano · 12 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: https://www.flickr.com/photos/soffias/Innri-SandhóllVolcano · 12 km
FagradalsfjallVolcano · 12 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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