Lighthouse · Capital Region
Norðurgarður lighthouse
lighthouse in Reykjavík, 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
- Norðurgarður lighthouse is 2 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 min by car.
- The nearest town to Norðurgarður lighthouse is Reykjavík.
- Norðurgarður lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 2 km by road, about 5 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1529° N, 21.9321° 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 Norðurgarður lighthouse?
Norðurgarður lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Norðurgarður lighthouse?
Norðurgarður lighthouse is at 64.1529° N, 21.9321° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 108 m away in a straight line.
How far is Norðurgarður lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Norðurgarður lighthouse is 2 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 min by car.
How do I get to Norðurgarður lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Norðurgarður lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Norðurgarður lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Norðurgarður 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 Norðurgarður lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool, about 8 minutes' drive from Norðurgarður lighthouse. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (15 min), Sky Lagoon (18 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool8 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool15 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon18 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði LighthouseLighthouse · 108 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Markus Trienke
TjörninLake · 1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Hall from Reykjavík, IcelandKirkjusandurBeach · 2.2 km
EngeyjarvitiLighthouse · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingaloBakkatjörnLake · 4.1 km
GróttuvitiLighthouse · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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