Lighthouse · North Iceland
Straumnes North Lighthouse
Straumnesviti í Sléttuhlíð
lighthouse in Iceland
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.
The facts
| Height | 8 m |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 350 km by road, about 5 h 6 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0770° N, 19.3540° 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 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.
Where can you swim near Straumnes North Lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 114 minutes' drive from Straumnes North Lighthouse. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 114 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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