Lighthouse · North Iceland

Kálfshamarsvík

lighthouse in Iceland

Kálfshamarsvík, Iceland
Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Kálfshamarsvík is 289 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 18 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Kálfshamarsvík is Blönduós.
  • Kálfshamarsvík is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Kálfshamarsvík: The facts
Nearest townBlönduós
From Reykjavík289 km by road, about 4 h 18 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates66.0172° N, 20.4325° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Kálfshamarsvík?

Kálfshamarsvík is a lighthouse in North Iceland.

Where is Kálfshamarsvík?

Kálfshamarsvík is at 66.0172° N, 20.4325° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Laxárvatn, a lake about 3.5 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kálfshamarsvík from Reykjavík?

Kálfshamarsvík is 289 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 18 min by car.

How do I get to Kálfshamarsvík?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kálfshamarsvík, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.

Does it cost anything to visit Kálfshamarsvík?

We have not verified a fee for Kálfshamarsvík. 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.

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Sources

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