Bright orange lighthouse on pitch-black volcanic cliffs at the western tip of Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland. Constructed in 1931, replacing an earlier iron structure from 1914.
🌊 Dramatic coastal views and unique geology
📸 Excellent photography opportunities, especially during Midnight Sun
🐦 Birdwatching (May-August) for puffins and other seabirds
🚶 Short hiking trails around the area
⚠️ Rough, bumpy gravel road; 4WD recommended for comfort
🥶 Winter visits can be harsh with impassable roads
🏖️ Stop at Skartdsvík Beach for white sand.
📜 Look for the poem carved near the lighthouse.
🚗 Go slow on the gravel road.
💰 Free to visit.
🕒 Best in summer (May-August) for weather and Midnight Sun.
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