Karlstaðatanga Lighthouse
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Karlstaðatanga Lighthouse

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Built1922
First lit1922
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height5 m
Focal height11 m
Light characteristicFl(2)WRG 10s
Range11 nautical miles
ColorOrange
Building materialConcrete

Karlstaðatangi Lighthouse was originally built in 1922 and rebuilt in 1925. The lighthouse is about 5.5 metres high, with its light approximately 10 metres above sea level.

The site can be viewed as part of a wider journey through the surrounding region. Current access, opening information and local conditions should always be checked when relevant.

For more context when planning a trip through this part of Iceland, see Egilsstaðir and other nearby destinations on the site.

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Karlstaðatangi Lighthouse was built in 1922. The tower is approximately five metres high with a focal height of about 11 metres above sea level.

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