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Reykjanesviti Lighthouse – historic lighthouse on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Best time to visit
Late afternoon or golden hour for warm low light on the cliffs, summer offers milder weather and long daylight for easier walking.
Budget tips
Free to visit, no entry fee; roadside parking is usually free but some nearby lots may charge in summer. Combine the stop with nearby Gunnuhver and Lake Kleifarvatn to save on driving time and fuel.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Nature lovers, Road trippers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
Fatti rapidi: Perched on wind-battered black lava, the tower marks a dramatic meeting of sea and basalt where spray often douses the cliff path. A steady white beam sweeps the horizon after dark, and on storm nights the foghorn rumbles so deep you feel it in your ribs.
Punti salienti: Salt stings your lips and wind steals your breath as you walk down to the viewpoint, the sound of crashing waves filling your ears like a drumline. Old stories about a keeper named Gunna still circulate locally, with fishermen pointing to the exact ledge where she was said to have appeared during a January gale.
Insider tips
- Bring a windproof jacket and waterproof shoes, coastal gusts and spray are common.
- Walk the short trail to the cliff edge for the best framed views of the lighthouse against the sea.
- Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour-bus crowds and get better light for photos.
- Bring a wide-angle lens for sweeping seascapes and a telephoto to capture waves hitting the rocks.
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