Lighthouse · Reykjanes
Vatnsnes Lighthouse
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
- Vatnsnes Lighthouse is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car.
- Vatnsnes Lighthouse is 8 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Vatnsnes Lighthouse is Keflavík.
- Vatnsnes Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 8 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Keflavík |
| From Reykjavík | 48 km by road, about 49 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 64.0020° N, 22.5433° 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 Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
Vatnsnes Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
Vatnsnes Lighthouse is at 64.0020° N, 22.5433° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Keflavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Holmbergs lighthouse, a lighthouse about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vatnsnes Lighthouse from Reykjavík?
Vatnsnes Lighthouse is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car.
How do I get to Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vatnsnes Lighthouse, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Keflavík.
How tall is Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
Vatnsnes Lighthouse is 8 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
We have not verified a fee for Vatnsnes 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 Vatnsnes Lighthouse?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 42 minutes' drive from Vatnsnes Lighthouse. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (42 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (45 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon42 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool83 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Holmbergs lighthouseLighthouse · 3.2 kmCC0 · Photo: golonka66
Sandgerði lighthouseLighthouse · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Steinninn
GerðistangarvitiLighthouse · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
StapafellMountain · 10 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
StafnesvitiLighthouse · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
SúlurMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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