Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Garðskagaviti
lighthouse in Iceland built 1944
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Garðskagaviti is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 1 min by car.
- The nearest town to Garðskagaviti is Keflavík.
- Garðskagaviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Keflavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 1 h 1 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 64.0820° N, 22.6899° 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 Garðskagaviti?
Garðskagaviti is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Garðskagaviti?
Garðskagaviti is at 64.0820° N, 22.6899° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Keflavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Sandgerði lighthouse, a lighthouse about 4.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Garðskagaviti from Reykjavík?
Garðskagaviti is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 1 min by car.
How do I get to Garðskagaviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Garðskagaviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Keflavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Garðskagaviti?
We have not verified a fee for Garðskagaviti. 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 Garðskagaviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 54 minutes' drive from Garðskagaviti. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (54 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (57 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon54 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sandgerði lighthouseLighthouse · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Holmbergs lighthouseLighthouse · 8.7 kmCC0 · Photo: golonka66
Vatnsnes LighthouseLighthouse · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is
StafnesvitiLighthouse · 13 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
GerðistangarvitiLighthouse · 18 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
StapafellMountain · 21 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.