Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Hopsnes lighthouse
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
- Hopsnes lighthouse is 56 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
- The nearest town to Hopsnes lighthouse is Grindavík.
- Hopsnes lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 56 km by road, about 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8264° N, 22.4065° 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 Hopsnes lighthouse?
Hopsnes lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Hopsnes lighthouse?
Hopsnes lighthouse is at 63.8264° N, 22.4065° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hagafell, a mountain about 4.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hopsnes lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Hopsnes lighthouse is 56 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
How do I get to Hopsnes lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hopsnes lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Hopsnes lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Hopsnes 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.
Where can you swim near Hopsnes lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 52 minutes' drive from Hopsnes lighthouse. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (53 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (56 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon53 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HagafellMountain · 4.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
LágafellMountain · 4.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Olga Ernst
ÞorbjörnVolcano · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
FestarfjallMountain · 4.9 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
SvartsengiVolcano · 6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
SýlingarfellMountain · 6.4 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
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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