Kálfshamar Lighthouse
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Kálfshamar Lighthouse

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Built1940
First lit1942
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height16 m
Focal height21 m
Light characteristicLFl(2)WRG 20s
Range15 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete

Kálfshamarsviti 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 Skagaströnd and Kálfshamarsvík. Around exposed cliffs and coastlines, take care in strong wind, slippery conditions and heavy surf.

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History

The present Kálfshamarsviti was built in 1940 and entered service in 1942. It is part of Iceland's functionalist lighthouse tradition.

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Kálfshamarsviti

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

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