Reykjanes Lighthouse
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Travel_Addict_Cyprus
Michigan1,288 contributions
Jun 2019
If you want to explore Reykjanes Peninsula, which I highly recommend, you should add Reykjanes Lighthouse to your itinerary. The area was filled with lupines when we visited in early June. Such a beautiful sight! Walk up to the lighthouse for a beautiful vantage point of the ocean. You can then drive towards the coast and explore that area.
Written February 12, 2020
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traveljunkie1983
Calgary, Canada349 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Very pretty light house, with lots of information on the boards outside the visitor center. They have bathrooms and a little coffee shop here. They do not accept cash for the shop. You could walk up to the base of the light house but you cannot go inside. This is ultimately a good stop to use the facilities and grab a drink but nothing else much to do.
Written September 24, 2024
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doctorbobster
Gainesville, FL980 contributions
Jun 2021
If you are making your way around the peninsula, or have to pass some time after your arrival at Keflavik before you check in to your accommodations, two great places to pass the time are the Gunnuhver Hot Spring and nearby Reykjanes Lighthouse. The lighthouse is picturesque and, framed with the lupines that carpet the ground, makes for a great photo-opportunity. From here, you can either walk or drive to the lighthouse.
Written June 21, 2021
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Edmundo_de_ABQ
Albuquerque, NM1,271 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Reykjanes Lighthouse is a fun and interesting place to visit, just a little bit off the beaten track. You might also enjoy hiking up the hill next to the parking lot to get a great view of the coastline and ocean. This is not far from Grindavik
Written July 20, 2018
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Todd S
7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
The lighthouse is great, but plan to continue your drive out towards the ocean. The cliffs are stunning and the waves crash into some very impressive rocks. It was very windy when we visited, but the view is unbeatable!
Written March 10, 2024
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,781 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
During our last few days in Iceland, my wife and I headed out to Reykjanes to explore various sites in that part of Iceland. The Reykjanes Lighthouse was the first place we visited. When we visited this lighthouse, there were not as many visitors as we had seen at other sites in and around greater Reykjavik. We learned that The first lighthouse in Iceland was built on in Reykjanes in 1878. However, a 1905 earthquake ultimately necessitated its demolition. A new lighthouse was completed in 1908.
This lighthouse has the traditional cylindrical shape. It is white with a painted red top and stands approximately 85 feet tall. The lighthouse also has a two-story residence for the lighthouse keeper. There is not much in the area around the lighthouse, but the landscape is picturesque and well worth a stop for photographs.
This lighthouse has the traditional cylindrical shape. It is white with a painted red top and stands approximately 85 feet tall. The lighthouse also has a two-story residence for the lighthouse keeper. There is not much in the area around the lighthouse, but the landscape is picturesque and well worth a stop for photographs.
Written May 27, 2023
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Barbara M
Springfield, MO3,236 contributions
Oct 2021
Driving around the peninsula on our last full day in Iceland, loved seeing some not-often visited sites. This lighthouse is one, and further on past is a haven for climbers and hikers on the hills and lava fields. A company was there filming . . .something.
Written December 14, 2021
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Ginny
6 contributions
Sept 2019
As we were driving along Reykjanes, we took a quick photo stop to snap a photo of the lighthouse. We didn't have time to explore the lighthouse per se, but the surrounding area was very picturesque.
Written October 10, 2019
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Reg R
Kirrawee, Australia1,792 contributions
Sept 2018
Travelling on the 454 road, we just turned off onto a small dirt road to see what the big building was in the distance, turns out it is a 100MW Reykjanes Geothermal Power station.
Exploring further we found the Reykjanes Lighthouse up on its hill overlooking the ocean, the scenery all around is quite atmospheric and there is no-one around, which adds to the eeriness of the stark lava fields.
Exploring further we found the Reykjanes Lighthouse up on its hill overlooking the ocean, the scenery all around is quite atmospheric and there is no-one around, which adds to the eeriness of the stark lava fields.
Written August 11, 2019
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bjnomads
Beijing, China690 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
A good view of the Lighthouse, along with picturesque cliffs you can climb and also a nice view out to sea and Eldey Island in the far distance.
Written July 21, 2019
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