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Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland8 m tower

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Vatnsnes

Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland8 m tower

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Vatnsnes is in the Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland at 64.0020°N, 22.5434°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.4 km from Route 45
Nearest town: Keflavík — 0.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 33 km in a straight line
What else is close: 180 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnsnes weather and conditions

At Vatnsnes in Reykjanes, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:39, sunset 20:15). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 07:15 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Vatnsnes

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

Blue Lagoon Admission

Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Photos & videos

Vatnsnes — photo by Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can you go inside Vatnsnes?

Vatnsnes 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 Vatnsnes?

Vatnsnes is in Reykjanes Peninsula. 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 Vatnsnes 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 Reykjanes Peninsula, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Vatnsnes?

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

36 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Sjávarfoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjanes Peninsula

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

950 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Njarðvík

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Þórunnarlaug

8 km·~10 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vogar

8.1 km·~10 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Reykjanes Peninsula

Campsites

#1.Happy Campsite Keflavík

3.9 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Sandgerðis

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Airport camping - Sandgerði

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði

9.5 km·~11 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjanes Peninsula

Supermarkets

#1.Mini Market

550 m

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

650 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

1 km·~1 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjanes Peninsula

Gas stations

#1.Básinn Keflavík

300 m

ÓB · 298.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjanesbær

650 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Njarðvík

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Flugvellir

2.1 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 301.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjanes Peninsula

Tours

#1.Arrival Day Private Tour - Reykjaness Day tour with Blue Lagoon

10 hours

Start your Iceland journey in the most effortless way possible with a private luxury experience that combines a warm airport…

from 218.750 ISKView tour →

#2.Blue Lagoon Admission

3 hours

from 16.490 ISKView tour →

#3.Day Trek beyond Seltun: A Vibrant Geothermal Wonderland, Mountains and Lakes

7 hours

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 19.550 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjanes Peninsula

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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