Lighthouse · North Iceland

Grímsey lighthouse

lighthouse in Iceland

Grímsey lighthouse, Iceland
Photo: NGA · Public domain

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

  • Grímsey lighthouse is reached by ferry, not by road from Reykjavík.
  • The nearest town to Grímsey lighthouse is Siglufjörður.
  • Grímsey lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland.

The facts

Grímsey lighthouse: The facts
Nearest townSiglufjörður
From ReykjavíkReached by ferry
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates66.5302° N, 17.9850° 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.

Reached by ferry

Questions people ask

What is Grímsey lighthouse?

Grímsey lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland.

Where is Grímsey lighthouse?

Grímsey lighthouse is at 66.5302° N, 17.9850° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.

How do I get to Grímsey lighthouse?

Grímsey lighthouse is reached by ferry, not by road from Reykjavík. On the island, the Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to its mapped point.

Does it cost anything to visit Grímsey lighthouse?

We have not verified a fee for Grímsey lighthouse. 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.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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