Grundarfjörður Lighthouse

Grundarfjörður lighthouse is situated in Suðurgarður, Iceland, on the Snæfellsnes peninsula in the west of the country. The town of Grundarfjarðarbær lies between the mountain range and the sea.

History

The lighthouse was constructed in 1960.

Architecture

Grundarfjörður lighthouse is a man-made structure with a height of 10 meters (33 feet). It features a green light with a characteristic pattern, emitting a Fl signal every three seconds. The tower's construction materials are not specified.

Light Characteristics

The light has a focal height of approximately 3 meters (9.8 feet) above sea level and is reportedly visible up to 15 nautical miles (28 kilometers).

Current Status

Grundarfjörður lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, although its status may be subject to change.

Heritage Status

The lighthouse's heritage status in Iceland is not specified.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported for Grundarfjörður lighthouse.