Old Akranes Lighthouse
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Old Akranes Lighthouse

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Built1918
First lit1918
TypeHistoric coastal lighthouse
Tower height10 m
Building materialConcrete

Old Akranes Lighthouse is a lighthouse in West Iceland. Lighthouses are an important part of Iceland's maritime heritage and often stand in striking coastal settings.

Lighthouses are an important part of Iceland's maritime heritage and often stand in striking coastal settings. The surrounding area can be worthwhile for coastal views and photography. While exploring West Iceland, it can also be useful to browse places around Borgarnes and plan nearby stops as part of the same route.

Historic
Open to visitors
Tower entry
Viewpoint

History

The old Akranes lighthouse was built in 1918 to a design by Thorvald Krabbe. It was decommissioned in 1947 but still stands.

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