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Þrídrangaviti

South Coast4 m tower

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Þrídrangaviti Lighthouse is an active lighthouse 7. 2 kilometres off the southwest coast of Iceland, in the archipelago of Vestmannaeyjar.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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63.4887°N, 20.5133°W · South Coast

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Off the main road
27.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 13.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
101 km in a straight line
What else is close
59 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Þrídrangaviti

Puffin, island, and volcano boat tourfrom 11.000 ISK · 1 hPuffins and Pirates ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 hTwo Hour Ribsafari Adventure Tripfrom 26.300 ISK · 2 hVolcano ATV Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 1 hVestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islandsfrom 59.990 ISK · 8 hVestmannaeyjar Boat Tourfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h 30 minEldheimar: Entry Ticketfrom 2.475 ISKBlack Sand Beach Riding Tourfrom 23.900 ISK · 2 hÞórsmörk Hike | Day Tour | Midgardfrom 32.000 ISK · 8 h
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ToursIn season nowGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hIce Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Þrídrangaviti weather and conditions

Last updated

3°Covercast · feels -3°C7 m/sgusts 108 h 52 mdaylight · 08:40 – 17:32
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Cars & campers

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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
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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
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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
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Photos & videos

Þrídrangaviti — photo by Unnur Þóra Jökulsdóttir · Wikimedia Commons · GPLPhoto: Unnur Þóra Jökulsdóttir · Wikimedia Commons · GPL

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Stórhöfði15 km
  2. 2Urðir15 km
  3. 3Knarrarósviti44 km
  4. 4Þorlákshöfn58 km
  5. 5Dyrhólaeyjarviti69 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Seljalandsfoss30 km
  2. 2Drífandi30 km
  3. 3Gljúfrabúi30 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær13 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur33 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Hella39 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vestmannaeyjar12 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hvolsvöllur32 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hella39 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan13 km
  2. 2Bónus13 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin39 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Can you go inside Þrídrangaviti?
Þrídrangaviti 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 Þrídrangaviti?
Þrídrangaviti 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 Þrídrangaviti 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 Þrídrangaviti?
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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All lighthouses11 lighthouses in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams