Lighthouse · Capital Region
Norðurgarður lighthouse
lighthouse in Reykjavík, Iceland
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.
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 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 6 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 (11 min), Sky Lagoon (14 min).
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Soak here afterwards
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On the way back
- 91 min drive
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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