Vattarnes Lighthouse

Built1957

First lit1912

TypeCoastal lighthouse

Tower height12 m

Focal height26 m

Light characteristicFl(2)WRG 15s

Range15 nautical miles

ColorOrange with red lantern

A lighthouse has stood at Vattarnes since 1912. The present Vattarnes Lighthouse was built in 1957. It stands on the coastline between Reyðarfjörður and Fáskrúðsfjörður.

The lighthouse is 12 metres high. The focal height is approximately 26 metres above sea level. The light has a listed range of 15 nautical miles.

Active lighthouse

Historic

History

A lighthouse has stood at Vattarnes since 1912. The present Vattarnes Lighthouse was built in 1957. It stands on the coastline between Reyðarfjörður and Fáskrúðsfjörður.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source