Lighthouse · Westfjords
Arnarnesviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Arnarnesviti is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 12 min by car.
- The nearest town to Arnarnesviti is Ísafjörður.
- Arnarnesviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 421 km by road, about 6 h 12 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.0987° N, 23.0380° 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 Arnarnesviti?
Arnarnesviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Arnarnesviti?
Arnarnesviti is at 66.0987° N, 23.0380° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Ernir, a mountain about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Arnarnesviti from Reykjavík?
Arnarnesviti is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 12 min by car.
How do I get to Arnarnesviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Arnarnesviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Arnarnesviti?
We have not verified a fee for Arnarnesviti. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ErnirMountain · 3.5 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Bjarki Sigursveinsson from Ísafjörður, IcelandUm stórurð og bæjarhlíðHike · 4.7 km
ÓshyrnaMountain · 8.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
DvergasteinsfjallMountain · 9.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Zairon
ÓshólavitiLighthouse · 9.7 kmCC BY 2.5 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Herbert Ortner assumed (based on copyright claims).SyðridalsvatnLake · 9.8 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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