Lighthouse · West Iceland

Malarrif lighthouse

Malarrifsviti

lighthouse in Iceland

Malarrif lighthouse, Iceland
Photo: Richard Bartz · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Malarrif lighthouse is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h by car.
  • Malarrif lighthouse is 24 metres tall.
  • The nearest town to Malarrif lighthouse is Ólafsvík.
  • Malarrif lighthouse is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Malarrif lighthouse: The facts
Height24 m
Nearest townÓlafsvík
From Reykjavík203 km by road, about 3 h
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.7281° N, 23.8027° 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 Malarrif lighthouse?

Malarrif lighthouse is a lighthouse in West Iceland.

Where is Malarrif lighthouse?

Malarrif lighthouse is at 64.7281° N, 23.8027° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Lóndrangar, a viewpoint about 1.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Malarrif lighthouse from Reykjavík?

Malarrif lighthouse is 203 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h by car.

How do I get to Malarrif lighthouse?

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

How tall is Malarrif lighthouse?

Malarrif lighthouse is 24 metres tall.

Does it cost anything to visit Malarrif lighthouse?

We have not verified a fee for Malarrif 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.

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Sources

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