Lighthouse · North Iceland

Straumnes North Lighthouse

Straumnesviti í Sléttuhlíð

lighthouse in Iceland

Straumnes North Lighthouse, Iceland
Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Straumnes North Lighthouse is 350 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 6 min by car.
  • Straumnes North Lighthouse is 8 metres tall.
  • Straumnes North Lighthouse lies 20 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Straumnes North Lighthouse is Siglufjörður.
  • Straumnes North Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland.
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The facts

Straumnes North Lighthouse: The facts
Height8 m
Elevation20 m
Nearest townSiglufjörður
From Reykjavík350 km by road, about 5 h 6 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates66.0770° N, 19.3540° 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 Straumnes North Lighthouse?

Straumnes North Lighthouse is a lighthouse in North Iceland. It lies 20 metres above sea level.

Where is Straumnes North Lighthouse?

Straumnes North Lighthouse is at 66.0770° N, 19.3540° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Miklavatn, a lake about 13 km away in a straight line.

How far is Straumnes North Lighthouse from Reykjavík?

Straumnes North Lighthouse is 350 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 6 min by car.

How do I get to Straumnes North Lighthouse?

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

How tall is Straumnes North Lighthouse?

Straumnes North Lighthouse is 8 metres tall.

Does it cost anything to visit Straumnes North Lighthouse?

We have not verified a fee for Straumnes North 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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