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Vitinn við Vitastíg

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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LighthouseReykjavík Area

Vitinn við Vitastíg

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Vitinn við Vitastíg is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.0689°N, 21.9514°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 470 (Strandgata)
Off the main road: 1.7 km from Route 40
Nearest town: Garðabær — 2.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 9 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,065 mapped places within 20 km

Vitinn við Vitastíg weather and conditions

At Vitinn við Vitastíg in Reykjavik, conditions as of 10 September 2026, 23:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:34, sunset 20:16). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Vitinn við Vitastíg

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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Can you go inside Vitinn við Vitastíg?

Vitinn við Vitastíg 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 Vitinn við Vitastíg?

Vitinn við Vitastíg 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 Vitinn við Vitastíg 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 Vitinn við Vitastíg?

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

7.7 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Ullarfoss

7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Skáfossar

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

8.1 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

900 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

2.2 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

5.3 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Viðistaðatúni

900 m

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Hafnarfjörður

950 m

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík

9.3 km·~11 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

950 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjarðarkaup

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Lækjargata

650 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjavíkurvegur

900 m

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kænan

900 m

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kaplakriki

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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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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