Lighthouse · Westfjords
Gjögurviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Gjögurviti is 321 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 22 min by car.
- The nearest town to Gjögurviti is Hólmavík.
- Gjögurviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hólmavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 321 km by road, about 5 h 22 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.9875° N, 21.3235° 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 Gjögurviti?
Gjögurviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Gjögurviti?
Gjögurviti is at 65.9875° N, 21.3235° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Þórðarhellir, a cave about 4.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Gjögurviti from Reykjavík?
Gjögurviti is 321 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 22 min by car.
How do I get to Gjögurviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gjögurviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hólmavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Gjögurviti?
We have not verified a fee for Gjögurviti. 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 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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