Lighthouse · East Iceland
Norðfjarðarviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Quick facts
- Norðfjarðarviti is 656 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 33 min by car.
- The nearest town to Norðfjarðarviti is Seyðisfjörður.
- Norðfjarðarviti is a lighthouse in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Seyðisfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 656 km by road, about 9 h 33 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.1493° N, 13.6616° 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 Norðfjarðarviti?
Norðfjarðarviti is a lighthouse in East Iceland.
Where is Norðfjarðarviti?
Norðfjarðarviti is at 65.1493° N, 13.6616° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Páskahellir, a cave about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Norðfjarðarviti from Reykjavík?
Norðfjarðarviti is 656 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 33 min by car.
How do I get to Norðfjarðarviti?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Norðfjarðarviti, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Norðfjarðarviti?
We have not verified a fee for Norðfjarðarviti. 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 Norðfjarðarviti?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 73 minutes' drive from Norðfjarðarviti. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 73 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
