Lighthouse · Capital Region
Gróttuviti
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
- Gróttuviti is 5 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 min by car.
- Gróttuviti is 23 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Gróttuviti is Reykjavík.
- Gróttuviti is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 23 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 5 km by road, about 8 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1650° N, 22.0225° 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 Gróttuviti?
Gróttuviti is a lighthouse in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Gróttuviti?
Gróttuviti is at 64.1650° N, 22.0225° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Bakkatjörn, a lake about 992 m away in a straight line.
How far is Gróttuviti from Reykjavík?
Gróttuviti is 5 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 min by car.
How do I get to Gróttuviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Gróttuviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
How tall is Gróttuviti?
Gróttuviti is 23 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Gróttuviti?
We have not verified a fee for Gróttuviti. 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 Gróttuviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool, about 5 minutes' drive from Gróttuviti. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (19 min), Sky Lagoon (20 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool5 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon20 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool27 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
BakkatjörnLake · 992 m
TjörninLake · 4.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Helgi Hall from Reykjavík, Iceland
Norðurgarður lighthouseLighthouse · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gordon Leggett
Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði LighthouseLighthouse · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Markus Trienke
EngeyjarvitiLighthouse · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingaloKirkjusandurBeach · 6.7 km
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.