Lighthouse · Capital Region
Gróttuviti
lighthouse in Iceland
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.
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.
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 Sky Lagoon, about 16 minutes' drive from Gróttuviti. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (21 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (24 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 16 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 21 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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)
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