Name and Location

The Vattarnes Lighthouse is located at 9CP8W8P7+FR, Fjarðabyggð, Iceland (64.9361271° N, -13.6854094° E), in the North Atlantic.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Vattarnes Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse stands at an impressive 26 meters (85 feet) tall, with a focal height of 22 meters (72 feet). Its architectural style is characteristic of Icelandic lighthouses from that era.

Light and Navigation

The Vattarnes Lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light with a period of 15 seconds and three flashes in each cycle. The light range is approximately 12 nautical miles (22 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by traveling to Fjarðabyggð, a municipality in Northeast Iceland. The Vattarnes Lighthouse is not open to the general public, but it can be viewed from a distance. No guided tours or on-site facilities are available.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated near the rugged coastline of Iceland, offering breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding landscape features rolling hills, verdant pastures, and majestic fjords.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse was once manually operated but has since been automated. Currently, it serves as an important aid to navigation for vessels transiting the nearby fjords.

Further Information

The Vattarnes Lighthouse has been recognized as a significant maritime aid by the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and is listed in their publication "Pub. 115" (2010-09-09). The lighthouse's historical significance is also reflected in its wikidata entry (Q3378428).