Dyrhólaeyjar Lighthouse
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Dyrhólaeyjar Lighthouse

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Built1927
First lit1927
TypeLandfall lighthouse
Tower height12.7 m
Focal height123 m
Light characteristicFl W 10s
Range27 nautical miles
ColorWhite with red roof
Building materialConcrete
Access typeRoad access to Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaeyjar Lighthouse is a lighthouse in South 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 South Iceland, it can also be useful to browse places around Selfoss and plan nearby stops as part of the same route.

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Dyrhólaey lighthouse was built in 1927 and is regarded as Iceland's first true landfall lighthouse.

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Dyrhólaey Nature ReserveDyrhólaey Nature ReserveLandmark
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Dyrhólaeyjarviti

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

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