Lighthouse · North Iceland
Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)
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
- Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is 382 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 34 min by car.
- The nearest town to Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is Siglufjörður.
- Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 382 km by road, about 5 h 34 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.1870° N, 18.9510° 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 Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)?
Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
Where is Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)?
Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is at 66.1870° N, 18.9510° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Strákar, a mountain about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) from Reykjavík?
Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra) is 382 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 34 min by car.
How do I get to Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra), not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)?
We have not verified a fee for Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra). 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 Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 97 minutes' drive from Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra). It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (105 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon105 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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