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Gerðistangi

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Gerðistangi

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Map of Gerðistangi

Gerðistangi is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0124°N, 22.3519°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 420 (Vatnsleysustrandarvegur)
Off the main road: 3.5 km from Route 41
Nearest town: Vogar — 3.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 25 km in a straight line
What else is close: 285 mapped places within 20 km

Gerðistangi weather and conditions

At Gerðistangi in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:38, sunset 20:14). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 00:00 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Gerðistangi

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Gerðistangi — photo by Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Can you go inside Gerðistangi?

Gerðistangi 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 Gerðistangi?

Gerðistangi is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Gerðistangi 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 Reykjavík Area, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Gerðistangi?

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.Búrfoss

27 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Þórunnarlaug

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Vogar's municipal swimming pool per Visit Reykjanes — a staffed geothermal pool, not a…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Happy Campsite Keflavík

9 km·~11 min drive

The Happy Campsite is located only 6 min from the KEF Airport and has all the necessary…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði

16 km·~19 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Airport camping - Sandgerði

17 km·~21 min drive

Sandgerði Campsite is located 8 min away for Keflavík International Airport and has all…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Mini Market

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

9.9 km·~12 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

10 km·~12 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

10 km·~12 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Vogar

3.8 km·~5 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Stapabraut

9 km·~11 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Básinn Keflavík

9.7 km·~12 min drive

ÓB · 298.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjanesbær

9.8 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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