Gerðistangi Lighthouse
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Gerðistangi Lighthouse

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Built1918
First lit1919
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height10.5 m
Light characteristicFl(2)WRG 10s
Range6 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete

Gerðistangi Lighthouse was built in 1918, with a three-metre lantern added the following year. The concrete lighthouse is approximately 10.5 metres high. In 1988 it became the first lighthouse of its kind in Iceland to be powered by solar energy.

The lighthouse is 10.5 metres high. The light has a listed range of 6 nautical miles.

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Gerðistangi Lighthouse was built in 1918, with a three-metre lantern added the following year. The concrete lighthouse is approximately 10.5 metres high. In 1988 it became the first lighthouse of its kind in Iceland to be powered by solar energy.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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