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64.0689°N, 21.9514°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Vitinn við Vitastíg
E-MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR FOR BEGINNERS IN REYKJAVIKfrom 29.000 ISK · 2 h
Lava Tour - Horseback Riding through the Lava Fieldsfrom 16.900 ISK · 2 h
Horses and Wafflesfrom 16.900 ISK · 1 h
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
Sky Lagoon Saman Passfrom 14.990 ISK · 2 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and Drinks: Sér Passesfrom 22.090 ISK · 3 h
Sky Lagoon for Two with a Platter and Drinks: Saman Passesfrom 19.490 ISK · 3 h
Sky Lagoon Sér Passfrom 17.990 ISK · 2 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionVitinn við Vitastíg weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður< 1 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Garðabær2 km
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Lækjargata< 1 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Reykjavíkurvegur< 1 km · 279.9 kr/L
- 3Kænan< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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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.
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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
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