Lighthouse · North Iceland
Húsavík Lighthouse
Húsavíkurviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Húsavík Lighthouse is 459 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 50 min by car.
- The nearest town to Húsavík Lighthouse is Húsavík.
- Húsavík Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 459 km by road, about 6 h 50 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0522° N, 17.3621° 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 Húsavík Lighthouse?
Húsavík Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
Where is Húsavík Lighthouse?
Húsavík Lighthouse is at 66.0522° N, 17.3621° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Botnsvatn path, a hike about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Húsavík Lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Húsavík Lighthouse is 459 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 50 min by car.
How do I get to Húsavík Lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Húsavík Lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Húsavík Lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Húsavík Lighthouse. 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 Húsavík Lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 69 minutes' drive from Húsavík Lighthouse. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (76 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 69 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 76 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.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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