Lighthouse · North Iceland

Skarðsviti

lighthouse in Iceland

Skarðsviti, Iceland
Photo: Alexander Klink · CC BY 4.0

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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.
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The facts

Skarðsviti: The facts
Height14 m
Nearest townHvammstangi
From Reykjavík208 km by road, about 3 h 7 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.4859° N, 20.9889° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 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.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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