Iceland is an island surrounded by some of the world's most dramatic coastline, and its lighthouses are scattered from the Reykjanes Peninsula to the remote Westfjords. Many are painted in striking red and white, set against black lava cliffs or crashing Atlantic surf. Because lighthouses are often isolated, knowing their exact GPS coordinates before you set out is essential.
- The Reykjanes Peninsula has a cluster of lighthouses accessible in a single day trip from Reykjavik.
- Shoot lighthouses at blue hour or golden hour when warm light contrasts against the dark volcanic coastline.
- Þrídrangar — built on a sea stack — is one of the most dramatic lighthouse subjects in Iceland.
- Use our lighthouse GPS map to locate all of Iceland's coastal lighthouses and plan your route efficiently.
- A telephoto lens (70–200mm) is useful when you cannot physically approach a lighthouse due to terrain.