Lighthouse · Westfjords
Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse
Straumnesviti
lighthouse in Iceland
Before you go
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.
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Quick facts
- Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is 436 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 35 min by car. The nearest road is about 29 km away.
- Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is 24 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is Bolungarvík.
- Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 24 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bolungarvík |
| From Reykjavík | 436 km by road, about 6 h 35 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.4306° N, 23.1351° 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.
The nearest road is about 29 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse?
Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse?
Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is at 66.4306° N, 23.1351° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Straumnesfjall, a mountain about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is 436 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 35 min by car. The nearest road is about 29 km away.
How do I get to Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.
How tall is Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse?
Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse is 24 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Straumnes Northwest Lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Straumnes Northwest 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.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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