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Akranesviti
**Akranesviti Lighthouse**
**History**
The Akranesviti lighthouse was constructed in 1914 by Icelandic architect Axel Sveinsson. The tower stands at a height of 22.7 meters, and its focal height is 2
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Arnarnes
**Arnarnes Lighthouse**
**Location and Accessibility**
The Arnarnes lighthouse is situated on Djúpvegur, a coastal road in Iceland, near the town of Ísafjörður. The location provides stunning views o
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Arnarstapi
**Arnarstapi Lighthouse**
**Location and Accessibility**
The Arnarstapi Lighthouse is situated at Staðarbakki, on the southern side of Snæfellsnes, Iceland. The village is nestled between Hellnar vil
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Bjargtangaviti
Bjargtangaviti Lighthouse
**History**
The Bjargtangaviti lighthouse is a notable maritime aid located on the Icelandic coast. Its construction began in 1973, and it was completed in 1975. The lighth

Bjarnarey
Bjarnarey Lighthouse
**History**
The Bjarnarey lighthouse was constructed in 1972 on the small, uninhabited island of Bjarnarey, located south of Iceland in the Vestmann Islands. The lighthouse serv

Brimnes
**Brimnes Lighthouse**
**Location and Accessibility**
The Brimnes Lighthouse is situated on Skálanes, Iceland.
The Brimnes Lighthouse has been an important aid to navigation for mariners

Brík
**Brík Lighthouse**
The Brík lighthouse is situated at Múlagöng, Ólafsfjörður, Iceland.
The Brík lighthouse was built in 1966.
**Architecture**
The tower

Dalatangaviti
Dalatangaviti Lighthouse
The Dalatangaviti lighthouse has a long and storied history dating back to its construction in 1912. Built by Icelandic engineers, this stalwart sentinel has sto

Dalatangaviti eldri
Dalatangaviti eldri Lighthouse
The Dalatangaviti eldri lighthouse has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1865. The lighthouse was built to aid navigation for mariners in t

Digranes
**Digranes Lighthouse**
The Digranes Lighthouse is situated at Steintún 1 in Kópavogur, Iceland. The districts borders are defined by the Hafnarfjarðarvegur in the we

Dyrhólaeyjarviti
**Dyrhólaeyjarviti Lighthouse**
The Dyrhólaeyjarviti lighthouse is located on the southern coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction in 1962. The tower was bui

Elliðaey
# Elliðaey Lighthouse
## History
Elliðaey is a small, uninhabited island located south of Iceland. The lighthouse on this island was constructed to serve as a navigational aid for mariners navigatin

Engeyjarviti
**Engeyjarviti Lighthouse**
The Engeyjarviti lighthouse is situated at Eyjarslóð, Iceland, in the heart of Reykjavik. The location provides easy access to the citys m

Fjallaskagi
Fjallaskagi Lighthouse
The Fjallaskagi lighthouse was constructed in 1969 to serve as an aid to navigation for mariners in the Westfjords region of Iceland. The towers strategic locatio

Flatey
Flatey Lighthouse
The Flatey lighthouse is one of the most iconic and historic lighthouses in Iceland. Its construction began in 1907 and was completed by 1910, making it over a century

Galtarviti
Galtarviti Lighthouse
The Galtarviti lighthouse is located on the northern coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its completion is not

Gamli Akranesviti
**Gamli Akranesviti Lighthouse**
The Gamli Akranesviti lighthouse was constructed in 1918 and has been an important aid to navigation on the Icelandic coast ever since.
**Architecture**

Garðskagaviti
**Garðskagaviti**
The Garðskagaviti lighthouse is situated on Garðskaði, the easternmost tip of Icelands Southern Peninsula. The location can be found at 64.081989566

Garðskagaviti
**Garðskagaviti Lighthouse**
The Garðskagaviti lighthouse was built in 1897 and has undergone significant changes over the years. In 1944, a second lighthouse was constructed to replace t

Gerðistangi
**Gerðistangi Lighthouse**
The Gerðistangi Lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Iceland, at an address of Narfakot, Vogar town. Visitors can access the light

Gjögur
**Gjögur Lighthouse**
The Gjögur lighthouse is situated at Gjögurviti, on the coast of Húnaflói bay in the Árneshreppur district of the Westfjords region in north-west

Glettingsnes viti
**Glettingsnes viti Lighthouse**
The Glettingsnes viti lighthouse is located on the island of Múlaþing in Eastern Iceland. The structure has been an important aid to navigation for marine

Grundarfjörður
**Grundarfjörður Lighthouse**
Grundarfjörður lighthouse is situated in Suðurgarður, Iceland, on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of the country. The town of Grunda

Gríma
**Gríma Lighthouse**
The Gríma Lighthouse is situated on Vattarnesvegur, Iceland.
The Gríma Lighthouse was constructed in 2010.
**Architecture**
The light

Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði
**Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði**
Grímsey á Steingrímsfirði is located at Bakkagerði, Iceland. The lighthouse is situated on a small island off the coast of Iceland, access

Grímseyjarviti
**Grímseyjarviti Lighthouse**
The Grímseyjarviti lighthouse is located on the island of Grímsey, off the north coast of Iceland. Its construction began in 1903 and was completed by 1905.

Gróttuviti
Gróttuviti Lighthouse
The Gróttuviti lighthouse was built in 1897 and has been guiding mariners through the waters of Iceland ever since. Located on the northern coast, this iconic struc

Hafnarnes
# Hafnarnes Lighthouse
## History
The Hafnarnes lighthouse is located on the island of Hafnarhólmi off the coast of Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland. The construction of this lighthouse began in 1969 and wa

Hegranes
**Hegranes Lighthouse**
The Hegranes lighthouse is situated on an island off the coast of Skagafjörður, Iceland. The structures history dates back to the 19th century, when it was built

Hellir
Hellir Lighthouse
The Hellir lighthouse is located on the southern coast of Iceland, near the town of Höfn. Its construction dates back to 2010, when it was built as part of a series of

Hornafjörður
**Hornafjörður Lighthouse**
The Hornafjörður lighthouse is located on Óslandsvegur, near Höfn, Iceland. The airport serving the area, Hornafjörður Airport, is 5 kilomet

Hornbjargsviti
# Hornbjargsviti Lighthouse
## History
The Hornbjargsviti Lighthouse is a notable structure located in Iceland, serving as a vital aid to navigation in the countrys rugged coastline. The lighthouse

Hraunhafnartangaviti
Hraunhafnartangaviti Lighthouse
The Hraunhafnartangaviti lighthouse is a prominent maritime aid located on the Icelandic coast. Its construction began in 1980, and it was completed in 19

Hrollaugseyjaviti
Hrollaugseyjaviti Lighthouse
The Hrollaugseyjaviti lighthouse is located on the Icelandic coast and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its completion is

Hríseyjarviti
**Hríseyjarviti**
The Hríseyjarviti is situated in Ystibær-Miðbær, Iceland. The lighthouse is easily accessible by car or on foot, as it is located near the main road

Hrólfssker
Hrólfssker Lighthouse
The Hrólfssker lighthouse is located on the coast of Akureyrarbær in Northeastern Iceland. Its construction began in 1971, and it was completed in 1973. The lightho

Hvalnesviti
# Hvalnesviti Lighthouse
Hvalnesviti is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Hvalnes in Iceland. The structure was built in 1958, serving as an important aid to navigation for m

Hvanneyjarviti
Hvanneyjarviti Lighthouse
The Hvanneyjarviti lighthouse is situated on Miðós Island, off the coast of Höfn, Iceland. Its construction began in 1960 and was completed in 1961. The towers

Hólmavík
Hólmavík Lighthouse
The Hólmavík lighthouse is located on the western coast of Iceland, serving as a vital aid to navigation in the region. The lighthouse was constructed in 1969 and has

Hólmsberg
# Hólmsberg Lighthouse
The Hólmsberg lighthouse is located on the island of Helgavík, off the coast of Iceland. The tower was constructed in 1960 and has been an important aid to navigati

Hópsnes
**Hópsnes Lighthouse**
The Hópsnes lighthouse is located on the island of Hópsnes, off the coast of Iceland. The structure was built to serve as a navigational aid for mariners traversing

Höskuldsey
Höskuldsey Lighthouse
The Höskuldsey lighthouse is believed to have been constructed in 1905, marking an era of significant maritime development in Icelands Western Region.
**Architect

Húsavíkurviti
Húsavíkurviti Lighthouse
The Húsavíkurviti lighthouse is believed to have been constructed in 1909, marking an important milestone in maritime safety for the coastal town of Húsavík in I

Ingólfshöfði
Ingólfshöfði Lighthouse
Ingólfshöfði is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE, and where he stayed the first winter. The li

Kambanes
**Kambanes Lighthouse**
The Kambanes lighthouse is located on the island of Heyklif in Iceland. The structure was built in 1909 and has been an important aid to navigation for mariners ev

Karlsstaðatangi
Karlsstaðatangi Lighthouse
The Karlsstaðatangi lighthouse is located on the Austurlandsvegur road in Iceland. Its construction year is not specified, but it has been an important aid to

Ketilfles
**Ketilfles Lighthouse**
The Ketilfles lighthouse is located on the island of Hammersminni, off the coast of Djúpivogur, Iceland. The lighthouse has a rich history dating back to its con

Kirkjuhóll
**Kirkjuhóll Lighthouse**
The Kirkjuhóll lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Iceland, at an address of Kirkjuhóll. The location can be easily accessed by ca

Klofningsviti
**Klofningsviti**
The Klofningsviti is situated on the Icelandic coast at Krákuvör, a small village in the Reykjanes Peninsula. The lighthouse is easily accessible by

Knarrarósviti
**Knarrarósviti Lighthouse**
The Knarrarósviti lighthouse is situated on the island of Iceland, at an address of Knarrarósviti. It can be accessed by visiting the locat

Kolbeinstangi
**Kolbeinstangi Lighthouse**
The Kolbeinstangi lighthouse is located on the island of Kolbeinstangi off the coast of Vopnafjörður, Iceland. The lighthouse has a long history dating back

Krossnes
**Krossnes Lighthouse**
The Krossnes Lighthouse is situated on the island of Krossnes, located off the coast of Icelands Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The address for this l

Krossvíkurviti
**Krossvíkurviti Lighthouse**
The Krossvíkurviti lighthouse is located on the northern coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its comple

Krísuvíkurberg
**Krísuvíkurberg Lighthouse**
The Krísuvíkurberg lighthouse is situated on Suðurstrandarvegur in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. The location provides easy access to the surrou

Kálfshamar
Kálfshamar Lighthouse
### History
The Kálfshamar lighthouse is located on the Icelandic coast and has a rich history dating back to its construction. The exact year of its comp

Kópanes
**Kópanes Lighthouse**
The Kópanes lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Iceland, in the Vesturbyggð area of the Westfjords Region. Its construction dates back to 1959, providin

Kópasker
**Kópasker Lighthouse**
The Kópasker Lighthouse is situated on the eastern shore of Öxarfjörður in northeast Iceland, within the municipality of Norðurþing. The village

Kögur
**Kögur Lighthouse**
The Kögur lighthouse is situated on Borgarfjarðarvegur in Iceland. It can be accessed via the surrounding area, but no specific facilities or guide

Landahóll
**Landahóll**
Landahóll is situated on Hringvegur in Fáskrúðsfjörður, Iceland.
The construction of Landahóll began in 1929 and was completed in 1930. The l

Langanessviti
# Langanessviti Lighthouse
The Langanessviti lighthouse is located on the island of Langanes in Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its constru

Langanesviti
Langanesviti Lighthouse
The Langanesviti lighthouse is located on the Langanes peninsula in northeast Iceland. The peninsula has been inhabited since the late Pliocene-early Pleistocene

Lundey
**Lundey Lighthouse**
The Lundey lighthouse is situated on Lundey Island, located in Skjálfandi bay, approximately 8.3 kilometres (5.2 miles) from Húsavík, in the North

Malarhorn
# Malarhorn Lighthouse
The Malarhorn Lighthouse is believed to have been constructed in 1923, marking an important milestone in Icelands maritime safety efforts.
## Architecture
The to

Malarrífsviti
**Malarrífsviti**
The Malarrífsviti is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Malarrif, off the coast of Iceland.
The construction of the Malarrífsviti began in 1910 and was com

Melrakkanes
**Melrakkanes Lighthouse**
The Melrakkanes lighthouse is located on the island of Langanesbyggð in Northeastern Region, Iceland. The structure was built to serve as a navigational aid for

Mjóeyrarviti
Mjóeyrarviti Lighthouse
The Mjóeyrarviti lighthouse is located in Eskifjörður, Iceland, and has a rich history dating back to its construction. The exact year of its construction is not

Málmey
Málmey Lighthouse
The Málmey lighthouse was built in 1937 on an uninhabited island off the northern coast of Iceland. The island, which is about 4 km long and 1 km wide, has been surroun

Mánáreyjar
Mánáreyjar Lighthouse
The Mánáreyjar lighthouse is one of the most iconic and historic lighthouses in Iceland. Built to aid navigation in the challenging waters off the Icelandic coast,

Mýrnatangi
**Mýrnatangi Lighthouse**
The Mýrnatangi lighthouse is located on the coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its completion is not specif

Norðfjarðarhorn
Norðfjarðarhorn Lighthouse
The Norðfjarðarhorn Lighthouse is located on the northern coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction in 1958. The lighthouse was bui

Norðfjarðarvíti
**Norðfjarðarvíti Lighthouse**
The Norðfjarðarvíti lighthouse is located on the island of Fagradalsnes, off the coast of Iceland. Its construction began in 1907 and was completed by 1910.

Old Lighthouse
**Old Lighthouse**
The Old Lighthouse, located on Mjóafjarðarvegur, has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1850. The lighthouse was built to serve as a navigational aid for

Papey
**Papey Lighthouse**
The Papey lighthouse is situated on an island near the east coast of Iceland, in Múlaþing municipality (formerly in Djúpavogshreppur municipality).

Raufarhafnarviti
Raufarhafnarviti Lighthouse
The Raufarhafnarviti lighthouse is located on the island of Raufarhöfn, off the coast of Iceland. The lighthouse has a rich history dating back to 1902, when

Rauðinúpur
Rauðinúpur Lighthouse
The Rauðinúpur lighthouse is located on the island of Grímsey in Iceland. Its construction began in 2008 and was completed by 2010. The lighthouse serves as a vital

Rauðinúpur
Rauðinúpur Lighthouse
History
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The Rauðinúpur lighthouse is located on the island of Grímsey, off the north coast of Iceland. The structure has a long and storied histo

Reykjanestá
Reykjanestá Lighthouse
The Reykjanesvitavegur lighthouse, also known as Reykjanestá, is located on the south-western end of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The peninsulas unique geo

Reykjanesviti
Reykjanesviti Lighthouse
The Reykjanesviti lighthouse was constructed in 1908 and has been an important aid to navigation on the south-western end of the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland e

Sandgerði
Sandgerði Lighthouse
The Sandgerði lighthouse was constructed in 1921 and has been an important aid to navigation on the Southern Peninsula of Iceland ever since. The town of Sandgerði,

Sauðanes
Sauðanes Lighthouse
### History
The Sauðanes lighthouse is located on the island of Sauðanes in Iceland. The construction of this lighthouse began in 1907 and was completed in 1910.

Sauðanes
Sauðanes Lighthouse
The Sauðanes lighthouse is located on the northern coast of Iceland and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact date of its completion is not avai

Seleyjarviti
**Seleyjarviti Lighthouse**
The Seleyjarviti lighthouse is believed to have been constructed in 1930s, although exact details of its construction are not available.
**Architecture and C

Selnes
**Selnes Lighthouse**
The Selnes lighthouse is located on the island of Iceland and has a rich history dating back to its construction. The exact year of its construction is not specifie

Selskersviti
Selskersviti Lighthouse
The Selskersviti lighthouse has a long and storied history, serving as a beacon of safety for mariners navigating the treacherous waters off Icelands coast. The

Selvogsviti
**Selvogsviti Lighthouse**
The Selvogsviti lighthouse is situated on the island of Selvogur, located off the coast of Iceland. The address is Selvogsviti, and it can be

Selvíkurnef
Selvíkurnef Lighthouse
**Location**
The Selvíkurnef lighthouse is situated on Ránargata, near Siglufjörður, Iceland.
Construction of the Selvíkurnef lighthouse began in 1969 and was co

Siglunes
Siglunes Lighthouse
### History
The Siglunes lighthouse was constructed in 1908 by renowned Icelandic architect Thorvald Krabbe. This stalwart beacon has stood watch over the rugged

Skaftárósviti
**Skaftárósviti Lighthouse**
The Skaftárósviti lighthouse is situated on the Icelandic coast, marking an important navigational aid for mariners traversing the Southern Regions rugged sh

Skagatáarviti
The Skagatáarviti lighthouse was constructed in 1951 to serve as a navigational aid for mariners in the Icelandic waters. Its strategic location on the sou

Skarð
**Skarð Lighthouse**
The Skarð lighthouse was built to serve as a navigational aid for mariners in the waters surrounding the island of Kunoy, located off the east coast of Iceland. The v

Skarðsfjöruviti
**Skarðsfjöruviti**
The Skarðsfjöruviti lighthouse is situated on the coast of Iceland, specifically at the address Skipbrotsmannaskýli, Skaftárhreppur, Southern Region

Skipavík
Skipavík Lighthouse
The Skipavík lighthouse was constructed in 1923 to serve as a navigational aid for mariners in the waters surrounding Stykkishólmur, Iceland.
**Architecture and Cons

Skor
**Skor Lighthouse**
The Skor Lighthouse is situated on Melanesvegur, Iceland.
The Skor Lighthouse was built in 1981.
The lighthouse has a

Sléttueyrarviti
**Sléttueyrarviti Lighthouse**
The Sléttueyrarviti lighthouse is located on the western coast of Iceland, marking the entrance to the Ísafjarðarfjörður Bay. Its construction began in 1910

Stafnes
**Stafnes Lighthouse**
The Stafnes lighthouse is situated on the coast of Suðurnesjabær, Iceland, along the Stafnesvegur road. The location provides a scenic view of th

Stokksnes Lighthouse
**Stokksnes Lighthouse**
The Stokksnes Lighthouse is situated on the northern coast of Iceland, along the Stokksnesvegur road. The lighthouse is easily accessible from

Straumnesviti
Straumnesviti Lighthouse
The Straumnesviti lighthouse has a long and storied history dating back to its construction in 1981. Located on the rugged coast of Icelands Westfjords Region,

Straumnesviti
**Straumnesviti Lighthouse**
The Straumnesviti lighthouse is located on the Icelandic coast and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact year of its completion is not c

Streiti
**Streiti Lighthouse**
The Streiti Lighthouse is situated on the Austurlandsvegur, a major road connecting Reykjavik to the eastern coast of Iceland. The lighthouse is

Stórhöfði
**Stórhöfði Lighthouse**
The Stórhöfði lighthouse is situated on the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. Th

Svalbarðseyri
**Svalbarðseyri Lighthouse**
The Svalbarðseyri lighthouse is situated on the east coast of Eyjafjörður fjord, in the small village of Svalbarðseyri, northern Iceland. T

Svalvogar
**Svalvogar Lighthouse**
The Svalvogar Lighthouse is situated at Svalvogaviti, Iceland. It can be accessed by road, approximately 10 kilometers from the nearest town.

Svörtuloft
Svörtuloft Lighthouse
The Svörtuloft lighthouse was constructed in 1931 and has been an integral part of Icelands maritime safety system ever since.
The lighthouse st

Súgandisey
Súgandisey Lighthouse
The Súgandisey lighthouse is located on the northern coast of Iceland, specifically at the town of Stykkishólmur. The construction year of this structure is not exp

Taska
Taska Lighthouse
The Taska lighthouse is a historic maritime aid located on the island of Útnes in Iceland. The structure was built in 1954 to serve as a navigational aid for mariners tr

Tjörnes
Tjörnes Lighthouse
The Tjörnes lighthouse is situated on the peninsula of Tjörnes at the northeast of Iceland, between the fjords of Öxarfjörður and Skjálfandi. The ad

Urðir
Urðir Lighthouse
The Urðir lighthouse was built in 1986 and has been an important aid to navigation in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago ever since its construction.
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Vatnsnes
Vatnsnes Lighthouse
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The Vatnsnes lighthouse was constructed in 1921, marking an important milestone in the development of Icelands maritime infrastructure. Th

Vattarnes
**Vattarnes Lighthouse**
The Vattarnes lighthouse is located on the island of Vatnarnes, off the southern coast of Iceland. The lighthouse was built in 1905 and has been an important aid

Vitinn við Vitastíg
**Vitinn við Vitastíg**
The Vitinn við Vitastíg is situated on Vitastígur in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland. The lighthouse is easily accessible by road, with a parking area ne

Æðarsteinn
Æðarsteinn Lighthouse
The Æðarsteinn lighthouse is located in Víkurland, Iceland, and has been guiding mariners since its construction. The exact year of its completion is not certain, b

Æðey
Æðey Lighthouse
The Æðey lighthouse was built in the 19th century as part of a larger project to establish a farm on Eider Island, located in the Westfjords region of Ic

Ólafsviti
Ólafsviti Lighthouse
The Ólafsviti lighthouse is located on the island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands, Iceland. Its construction began in 1960 and was completed in 1962. The lighthous

Ólafsvík
Ólafsvík Lighthouse
Located on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Iceland, Ólafsvík was once a significant trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries. Commercial vessels

Óshólar
Óshólar Lighthouse
The Óshólar lighthouse has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1969. Built by the Icelandic Coast Guard, it was designed to serve as a vital aid to navig

Öndverðarnes
Öndverðarnes Lighthouse
Öndverðarnes Lighthouse is located on the Icelandic coast and has a rich history dating back to its construction. The lighthouse was built in 1971, as part of Ice

Þorlákshöfn
Þorlákshöfn Lighthouse
Þorlákshöfn lighthouse is located on the southern coast of Iceland, specifically in the town of Þorlákshöfn, which is named after Saint Thorlak who was a bishop at

Þormóðssker
Þormóðssker Lighthouse
The Þormóðssker lighthouse is situated on the Icelandic coast and has a rich history dating back to its construction. The exact year of its construction is not cer

Þrídrangaviti
Þrídrangaviti Lighthouse
The Þrídrangaviti Lighthouse has a rich history dating back to its construction in 1922. Built to aid navigation for mariners, it was designed by Icelandic archi