Lighthouse · West Iceland
Akranesviti old
Akranesviti eldri
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
- Akranesviti old is 51 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
- The nearest town to Akranesviti old is Akranes.
- Akranesviti old is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 51 km by road, about 53 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3072° N, 22.0959° 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 Akranesviti old?
Akranesviti old is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
Where is Akranesviti old?
Akranesviti old is at 64.3072° N, 22.0959° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Akranesviti, a lighthouse about 170 m away in a straight line.
How far is Akranesviti old from Reykjavík?
Akranesviti old is 51 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
How do I get to Akranesviti old?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Akranesviti old, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Akranesviti old?
We have not verified a fee for Akranesviti old. 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 Akranesviti old?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 9 minutes' drive from Akranesviti old. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (42 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (48 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon56 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
AkranesvitiLighthouse · 170 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
LangisandurBeach · 2.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bjorn Ludviksson (talk)bjossiluAkrafjall trailHike · 5.7 km
AkrafjallMountain · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: HelgarunEiðisvatnLake · 16 km
GróttuvitiLighthouse · 16 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
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