Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Selvogsviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Selvogsviti is 63 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 12 min by car.
- Selvogsviti is 15 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Selvogsviti is Hveragerði.
- Selvogsviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 63 km by road, about 1 h 12 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8212° N, 21.6516° 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 Selvogsviti?
Selvogsviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Selvogsviti?
Selvogsviti is at 63.8212° N, 21.6516° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Arnaker, a cave about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Selvogsviti from Reykjavík?
Selvogsviti is 63 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 12 min by car.
How do I get to Selvogsviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Selvogsviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
How tall is Selvogsviti?
Selvogsviti is 15 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Selvogsviti?
We have not verified a fee for Selvogsviti. 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 Selvogsviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 50 minutes' drive from Selvogsviti. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (62 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (66 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 67 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 69 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 100 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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