Lighthouse · Capital Region
Engeyjarviti
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
- Engeyjarviti is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
- The nearest town to Engeyjarviti is Reykjavík.
- Engeyjarviti is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | Offshore. No road or ferry goes there. |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1749° N, 21.9246° 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.
Offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
Questions people ask
What is Engeyjarviti?
Engeyjarviti is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Engeyjarviti?
Engeyjarviti is at 64.1749° N, 21.9246° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Norðurgarður lighthouse, a lighthouse about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Engeyjarviti?
Engeyjarviti is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
Does it cost anything to visit Engeyjarviti?
We have not verified a fee for Engeyjarviti. 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.
Norðurgarður lighthouseLighthouse · 2.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gordon Leggett
Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði LighthouseLighthouse · 2.6 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Markus TrienkeKirkjusandurBeach · 3.2 km
TjörninLake · 3.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Hall from Reykjavík, IcelandBakkatjörnLake · 4.9 km
GróttuvitiLighthouse · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.