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Bjargtangaviti

Westfjords, Iceland
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Bjargtangaviti

Westfjords, Iceland

About

The Bjargtangar Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the cliffs of Látrabjarg in northwestern Iceland. It marks the westernmost point of Iceland and is the westernmost building of Europe.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Bjargtangaviti

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss
35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Svuntufoss
#2.Foss
47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Foss
#3.Pennugil
62 km·~75 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Þingmannaá
66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

Þingmannaá
4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður
27 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð
33 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Pollurinn
42 km·~50 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug
51 km·~61 min drive

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg
9.8 km·~12 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Melanes
27 km·~33 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Melanes, Rauðasandi
27 km·~33 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#4.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði
28 km·~33 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval
27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina
27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn
77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
87 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður
27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður
35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur
47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri
63 km·~76 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Westfjords

Frequently
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Can you go inside Bjargtangaviti?
Bjargtangaviti is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.
How do I get to Bjargtangaviti?
Bjargtangaviti is in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.
Is Bjargtangaviti worth visiting?
It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through Westfjords, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.
When is the best time to visit Bjargtangaviti?
Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

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