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Dyrhólaeyjarviti

South Coast, Iceland13 m tower

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LighthouseSouth Coast

Dyrhólaeyjarviti

South Coast, Iceland13 m tower

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Dyrhólaeyjarviti is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4023°N, 19.1305°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 218 (Háey)
Off the main road: 4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 6.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 161 km in a straight line
What else is close: 226 mapped places within 20 km

Dyrhólaeyjarviti weather and conditions

At Dyrhólaeyjarviti in South Coast, conditions as of 10 September 2026, 21:00 (Iceland time): 9°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:24, sunset 20:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Dyrhólaeyjarviti

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Dyrhólaeyjarviti — photo by Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Can you go inside Dyrhólaeyjarviti?

Dyrhólaeyjarviti 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 Dyrhólaeyjarviti?

Dyrhólaeyjarviti is in South Coast. 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 Dyrhólaeyjarviti 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 South Coast, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Dyrhólaeyjarviti?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Uxafótafoss

9.3 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Biniöfoss

9.4 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Remundargilsfossi

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Huldufoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

30 km·~36 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

46 km·~55 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Strútslaug

53 km·~64 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

7 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#2.Þakgil

19 km·~22 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

24 km·~28 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

35 km·~42 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

57 km·~68 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

69 km·~83 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

79 km·~95 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

6.7 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

57 km·~68 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvolsvöllur

67 km·~80 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

69 km·~83 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Milan Nykodym from Kutna Hora, Czech Republic · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community