Lighthouse · Westfjords

Malarhorn lighthouse

Malarhornsviti

lighthouse in Iceland

Malarhorn lighthouse, Iceland
Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · CC BY-SA 4.0

Before you go

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Quick facts

  • Malarhorn lighthouse is 265 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 54 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Malarhorn lighthouse is Hólmavík.
  • Malarhorn lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.

The facts

Malarhorn lighthouse: The facts
Nearest townHólmavík
From Reykjavík265 km by road, about 3 h 54 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates65.6916° N, 21.4364° 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 Malarhorn lighthouse?

Malarhorn lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Where is Malarhorn lighthouse?

Malarhorn lighthouse is at 65.6916° N, 21.4364° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Bæjarvötn, a lake about 3.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Malarhorn lighthouse from Reykjavík?

Malarhorn lighthouse is 265 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 54 min by car.

How do I get to Malarhorn lighthouse?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Malarhorn lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hólmavík.

Does it cost anything to visit Malarhorn lighthouse?

We have not verified a fee for Malarhorn 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.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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