Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Sandgerði lighthouse
Sandgerðisviti
lighthouse in 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
- Sandgerði lighthouse is 57 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car.
- Sandgerði lighthouse is 11 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Sandgerði lighthouse is Keflavík.
- Sandgerði lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 11 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Keflavík |
| From Reykjavík | 57 km by road, about 57 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 64.0402° N, 22.7140° 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 Sandgerði lighthouse?
Sandgerði lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Sandgerði lighthouse?
Sandgerði lighthouse is at 64.0402° N, 22.7140° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Keflavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Garðskagaviti, a lighthouse about 4.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sandgerði lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Sandgerði lighthouse is 57 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car.
How do I get to Sandgerði lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sandgerði lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Keflavík.
How tall is Sandgerði lighthouse?
Sandgerði lighthouse is 11 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Sandgerði lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Sandgerði 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 Sandgerði lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Sandgerði lighthouse. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (48 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (51 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon48 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GarðskagavitiLighthouse · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Akigka assumed (based on copyright claims).
Holmbergs lighthouseLighthouse · 7.7 kmCC0 · Photo: golonka66
StafnesvitiLighthouse · 7.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Vatnsnes LighthouseLighthouse · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is
StapafellMountain · 17 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
SúlurMountain · 18 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
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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