Lighthouse · West Iceland
Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light
lighthouse in Iceland
Before you go
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Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is 174 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 38 min by car.
- Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is 3 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is Stykkishólmur.
- Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 3 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Stykkishólmur |
| From Reykjavík | 174 km by road, about 2 h 38 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.0803° N, 22.7232° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is a lighthouse in West Iceland.
Where is Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is at 65.0803° N, 22.7232° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgafell, a mountain about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light from Reykjavík?
Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is 174 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 38 min by car.
How do I get to Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur.
How tall is Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light is 3 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
We have not verified a fee for Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light. 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 Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 113 minutes' drive from Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
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On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HelgafellMountain · 4.2 kmCC BY 2.5 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. לערי ריינהארט assumed (based on copyright claims).
HelgafellsvatnLake · 4.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub HałunElliðaeyjarvitiLighthouse · 8.1 km
DrápuhlíðarfjallMountain · 11 kmPublic domain · Photo: Salvör GissurardóttirHaukabrekkuvatnLake · 15 km
GráakúlaVolcano · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Evgeniy Metyolkin
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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