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Hornbjargsviti, Iceland: what it is and when to go
Hornbjargsviti is a lighthouse in Iceland (Hornbjargsviti). Interests: Mountains, Hiking and Architecture. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 22 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 13. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Iceland · Mountains, Hiking, Architecture
- Where
- Iceland · Hornbjargsviti, 401
- Best time
- February to March and May to October.
- Nearest airport
- AEY Akureyri, 212 km as the crow flies
- Website
- fi.is
- Run by
- The Iceland Touring Association
- Coordinates
- 66.41067, -22.37933
What it is and where
Hornbjargsviti is a lighthouse in Iceland (Hornbjargsviti).
The Hornbjargsviti Lighthouse accommodates a total of 40 people has 7 separate rooms, kitchen, toilet, shower and facilities for drying clothes. Outside, there's a camping ground with toilets and cooking facilities in an old sheep house.
It is in Hornbjargsviti, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 3 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 66.41067, -22.37933; the nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY, Akureyri), 212 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- The Iceland Touring Association
It is one of the Mountains, Hiking and Architecture places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hornbjargsviti is February to March and May to October.
- JanPossible3:36
- FebBest time7:38
- MarBest time11:08
- AprPossible14:58
- MayBest time18:49
- JunBest time22:45
- JulBest time20:36
- AugBest time16:33
- SepBest time12:41
- OctBest time8:58
- NovPossible4:59
- DecPossible1:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
| Hiking | May to October | November to April |
| Architecture | February to March and May to October | November to January and April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hornbjargsviti has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Iceland
To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- HornvíkBay in Iceland6.5 km
- RekavíkBay in Vestfirðir, Iceland6.5 km
- SmiðjuvíkBay7.2 km
- HælavíkBay12 km
- HlöðuvíkBay in Iceland13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.
More in Iceland: Mountains
- Hvannadalshnjúkur
- Krafla: mountain and volcano in Iceland
- Esja: Icelandic mountain
- Kirkjufell: mountain in Snæfellsnes peninsula
- Trölladyngja: volcano in Iceland
- Baula: mountain of Iceland
Every Iceland place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hornbjargsviti?
It is a lighthouse in Iceland.
When is the best time to visit Hornbjargsviti?
February to March and May to October. In June there are 22 h 45 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 13.
How do you get to Hornbjargsviti?
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 212 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hornvík, Rekavík, Smiðjuvík. The rest is in the Iceland guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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