Grímsey Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Grímsey Lighthouse
Built in 1937, this cylindrical concrete lighthouse stands 9 meters tall and is painted yellow with a red lantern. It is situated on the southeastern tip of Grímsey, an island situated on the Arctic Circle 41 kilometers north of Iceland's mainland. The light emits a single white flash every 20 seconds from a focal height of 27 meters, offering a geographic range of 14.7 nautical miles. The structure includes a lantern and gallery. Grímsey is known for its significant bird colonies and a permanent population of around 150 people, with access via air or ferry from Dalvik.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for the isolated Grímsey community, providing navigational guidance for ferries and supply vessels connecting the island to mainland Iceland and ensuring safe passage in Arctic waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White
- Interval
- 20s
- Raw Code
- Fl W 20s
- Focal Height
- 27m
- Geographic Range
- 14.7NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1937
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Grimsey(1.0 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L4674
- NGA No.
- 18796
- ARLHS No.
- ICE-007
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 9m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- Yellow with a red lantern
- Material
- concrete
Structure: square cylindrical concrete tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- Country
- 🇮🇸Iceland
- Region
- Akureyrarbær
- Sea Region
- Grímsey is an island precisely on the Arctic Circle, 41 km (25.5 mi) north of the mainland. The island has a permanent population of about 150 and is famous for its huge bird colonies. Grímsey is accessible by air or by ferry from Dalvik. Located on the southeastern tip of the island.
- Latitude
- 66.5282°
- Longitude
- -17.9817°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Grímsey على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Iceland، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.