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Digranesviti is a lighthouse or navigational landmark in Northeast Iceland, connected with Iceland’s maritime history and coastal travel. Such locations often provide broad views over the sea, headlands and surrounding mountains.

A visit can be combined with Bakkafjörður and Skeggjastaða Church. Around exposed cliffs and coastlines, take care in strong wind, slippery conditions and heavy surf.

Digranesviti er áhugaverður staður á Íslandi sem vert er að heimsækja.

Built1947
First lit1947
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height18.4 m
Light characteristicFl WRG 20s
Range15 nautical miles
Access typeMarked hiking trail
Walking distance1 km

Digranesviti is a lighthouse or navigational landmark in Northeast Iceland, connected with Iceland’s maritime history and coastal travel. Such locations often provide broad views over the sea, headlands and surrounding mountains.

A visit can be combined with Bakkafjörður and Skeggjastaða Church. Around exposed cliffs and coastlines, take care in strong wind, slippery conditions and heavy surf.

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Digranesviti was built between 1943 and 1947. The tower is 18.4 metres high and can be reached by a marked trail from Bakkafjörður.

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Digranesviti

Digranesviti er hluti af fjölbreyttri náttúru, menningu og afþreyingu Íslands.

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