Lighthouse · North Iceland
Skarðsviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Skarðsviti is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 7 min by car.
- Skarðsviti is 14 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Skarðsviti is Hvammstangi.
- Skarðsviti is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 14 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvammstangi |
| From Reykjavík | 208 km by road, about 3 h 7 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4859° N, 20.9889° 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 Skarðsviti?
Skarðsviti is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
Where is Skarðsviti?
Skarðsviti is at 65.4859° N, 20.9889° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Hvammstangi. The nearest other sight on our map is Vesturhópsvatn, a lake about 16 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skarðsviti from Reykjavík?
Skarðsviti is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 7 min by car.
How do I get to Skarðsviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skarðsviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvammstangi.
How tall is Skarðsviti?
Skarðsviti is 14 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Skarðsviti?
We have not verified a fee for Skarðsviti. 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.
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 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
