Lighthouse · North Iceland
Hríseyjarviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hríseyjarviti is reached by ferry, not by road from Reykjavík.
- The nearest town to Hríseyjarviti is Siglufjörður.
- Hríseyjarviti is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | Reached by ferry |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0202° N, 18.4103° 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
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 Hríseyjarviti?
Hríseyjarviti is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
Where is Hríseyjarviti?
Hríseyjarviti is at 66.0202° N, 18.4103° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Steindyragil, a canyon about 6.2 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Hríseyjarviti?
Hríseyjarviti 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 Hríseyjarviti?
We have not verified a fee for Hríseyjarviti. 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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