Lighthouse · East Iceland
Hafnarnesviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hafnarnesviti is 627 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 1 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hafnarnesviti is Reyðarfjörður.
- Hafnarnesviti is a lighthouse in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reyðarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 627 km by road, about 9 h 1 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8744° N, 13.7660° 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 Hafnarnesviti?
Hafnarnesviti is a lighthouse in East Iceland.
Where is Hafnarnesviti?
Hafnarnesviti is at 64.8744° N, 13.7660° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Landahólsviti, a lighthouse about 6.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hafnarnesviti from Reykjavík?
Hafnarnesviti is 627 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 1 min by car.
How do I get to Hafnarnesviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafnarnesviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reyðarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Hafnarnesviti?
We have not verified a fee for Hafnarnesviti. 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 Hafnarnesviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 65 minutes' drive from Hafnarnesviti. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 65 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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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