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Hraunhafnartangaviti

North Iceland, Iceland
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Hraunhafnartangaviti

North Iceland, Iceland

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Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse is the northernmost lighthouse in Iceland. It is located about 800 meters south of the Arctic Circle.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Road conditions
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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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NorthReykjavíkSouth CoastWestEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Hraunhafnartangaviti

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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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.Geldingafoss
51 km·~61 min drive

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

#2.Skeifárfoss
71 km·~86 min drive

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

#3.Hólmárfossar
74 km·~89 min drive

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

#4.Réttarfoss
75 km·~90 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing
55 km·~65 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð
78 km·~93 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Ostakarið
80 km·~96 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík
80 km·~96 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Raufarhöfn
10 km·~13 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

#2.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar
10 km·~13 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Kópasker
32 km·~38 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn
49 km·~59 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Verslunin Skerjakolla
32 km·~39 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
49 km·~58 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
80 km·~96 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
81 km·~97 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Raufarhöfn
9.8 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Kópasker
32 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Þórshöfn
49 km·~58 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ásbyrgi
60 km·~72 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

Frequently
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Can you go inside Hraunhafnartangaviti?
Hraunhafnartangaviti 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 Hraunhafnartangaviti?
Hraunhafnartangaviti is in North Iceland. 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 Hraunhafnartangaviti 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 North Iceland, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.
When is the best time to visit Hraunhafnartangaviti?
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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