Lighthouse · Westfjords

Óshólaviti

lighthouse in Iceland

Óshólaviti, Iceland
Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Herbert Ortner assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY 2.5

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

  • Óshólaviti is 428 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 21 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Óshólaviti is Bolungarvík.
  • Óshólaviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Óshólaviti: The facts
Nearest townBolungarvík
From Reykjavík428 km by road, about 6 h 21 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates66.1524° N, 23.2091° 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 Óshólaviti?

Óshólaviti is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Where is Óshólaviti?

Óshólaviti is at 66.1524° N, 23.2091° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Óshyrna, a mountain about 994 m away in a straight line.

How far is Óshólaviti from Reykjavík?

Óshólaviti is 428 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 21 min by car.

How do I get to Óshólaviti?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Óshólaviti?

We have not verified a fee for Óshólaviti. 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

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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