Thridrangar Lighthouse, Southern Iceland
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Þrídrangar Lighthouse

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Built1939
First lit1942
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height4 m
Focal height34 m
Light characteristicMo(N)W 30s
Range9 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete
Access typeHighly restricted access

Þrídrangar Lighthouse stands on Stóridrangur in the Þrídrangar sea stacks west of Heimaey. The structure was built in 1938–1939 under extremely challenging conditions and was formally commissioned in 1942. The lighthouse is approximately four metres high with a focal height of about 34 metres above sea level.

The lighthouse is 4 metres high. The focal height is approximately 34 metres above sea level. The light has a listed range of 9 nautical miles.

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Þrídrangar Lighthouse stands on Stóridrangur in the Þrídrangar sea stacks west of Heimaey. The structure was built in 1938–1939 under extremely challenging conditions and was formally commissioned in 1942. The lighthouse is approximately four metres high with a focal height of about 34 metres above sea level.

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The lighthouse stands on an isolated offshore rock stack and is not a conventional visitor attraction.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source
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