Hraunhafnartanga Lighthouse
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Hraunhafnartanga Lighthouse

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Built1951
First lit1951
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height19 m
Focal height21 m
Light characteristicMo(N)WR 30s
Range10 nautical miles
ColorWhite tower with red lantern
Building materialConcrete

Hraunhafnartangaviti is a lighthouse or navigational landmark in North 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 Raufarhöfn and Hraunhafnartangi Coast. Around exposed cliffs and coastlines, take care in strong wind, slippery conditions and heavy surf.

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Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse was built in 1951 near Iceland's northernmost point, just south of the Arctic Circle.

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Hraunhafnartangaviti

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

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