Lighthouse · West Iceland

Öndverðarnes lighthouse

lighthouse in Iceland

Öndverðarnes lighthouse, Iceland
Photo: Jürgen Regel, Marian… · CC BY 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Öndverðarnes lighthouse is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Öndverðarnes lighthouse is Ólafsvík.
  • Öndverðarnes lighthouse is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
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The facts

Öndverðarnes lighthouse: The facts
Nearest townÓlafsvík
From Reykjavík217 km by road, about 3 h 19 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.8852° N, 24.0443° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Öndverðarnes lighthouse?

Öndverðarnes lighthouse is a lighthouse in West Iceland.

Where is Öndverðarnes lighthouse?

Öndverðarnes lighthouse is at 64.8852° N, 24.0443° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Svörtuloft Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 2.4 km away in a straight line.

How far is Öndverðarnes lighthouse from Reykjavík?

Öndverðarnes lighthouse is 217 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 19 min by car.

How do I get to Öndverðarnes lighthouse?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Öndverðarnes lighthouse?

We have not verified a fee for Öndverðarnes 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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Sources

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