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Urðir Lighthouse, Iceland: what it is and when to go

Urðir Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Iceland (Herjólfsdalur). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to March and May to October. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Lighthouse in Iceland · Architecture
Where
Iceland
Best time
February to March and May to October.
Nearest airport
KEF Reykjavík, 132 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
63.43657, -20.22784

What it is and where

Urðir Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Iceland (Herjólfsdalur). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in Herjólfsdalur, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 3.5 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 63.43657, -20.22784; the nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 132 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

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It is one of the 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 Urðir Lighthouse is February to March and May to October.

  1. JanPossible5:11
  2. FebBest time8:15
  3. MarBest time11:15
  4. AprPossible14:35
  5. MayBest time17:43
  6. JunBest time19:56
  7. JulBest time18:56
  8. AugBest time15:55
  9. SepBest time12:36
  10. OctBest time9:22
  11. NovPossible6:08
  12. DecPossible4:03

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03. 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.

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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.

More in Iceland: Architecture

Every Iceland place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Urðir Lighthouse?

It is a lighthouse in Iceland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

When is the best time to visit Urðir Lighthouse?

February to March and May to October. In June there are 19 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 03.

How do you get to Urðir Lighthouse?

The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 132 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 Eldfell, Eldheimar, Medical Museum. The rest is in the Iceland guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.