Hólmsberg Lighthouse
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Hólmsberg Lighthouse

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Built1956
First lit1956
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height9.3 m
Light characteristicFl(2)WRG 20s
Range16 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete

Hólmsberg Lighthouse north of Keflavík was built in 1956. Designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson, it consists of a 9.3-metre conical concrete tower topped by a Swedish lantern approximately 3.4 metres high.

The lighthouse is 9.3 metres high. The light has a listed range of 16 nautical miles.

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Hólmsberg Lighthouse north of Keflavík was built in 1956. Designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson, it consists of a 9.3-metre conical concrete tower topped by a Swedish lantern approximately 3.4 metres high.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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