Hvaleyrar Lighthouse

Q: Hvar er Hvaleyrarviti?

Hvaleyrarviti er í Hafnarfirði.

Q: Er Hvaleyrarviti við sjó?

Já, vitinn er staðsettur við ströndina.

Q: Er Hvaleyrarviti virkur leiðarviti?

Já, hann er skráður sem leiðarviti.

Q: Er Hvaleyrarviti sögulegt mannvirki?

Já, hann hefur sögulegt gildi.

Q: Er hægt að heimsækja Hvaleyrarvita?

Já, hann er aðgengilegur almenningi.

Built1948

First lit1948

TypeCoastal lighthouse

Light characteristicFl WRG 6s

Range6 nautical miles

Building materialSteel

Hvaleyrarviti is a lighthouse or navigational landmark in West 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 Melahverfi and Hvalfjörður. Around exposed cliffs and coastlines, take care in strong wind, slippery conditions and heavy surf.

For a broader journey through the region, this stop can be combined with places such as Skessuhorn and Krauma. Access, weather and local conditions can vary during the year, so current information should be checked when planning a visit.