Grótta Lighthouse

A lighthouse on a small island at the tip of Seltjarnarnes, reached by a causeway that is only passable at low tide.

Grótta Lighthouse appears in 5 of the 17 Reykjavik vlogs we indexed, first in 2011, most recently in 2024.

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  1. SteveMarsh

    Is A One-Day Stopover Enough? Join Me In A Dash Around Reykjavik, The World's Northernmost Capital!

    Tide times are posted by the causeway; the island is closed to visitors from 1 May to 30 July for nesting birds.
  2. Anna Goldman

    ❌ 15 Things You Should Never Do In Iceland or HOW TO BEHAVE IN ICELAND 🇮🇸 First Time in Reykjavik

    Suggested as a self-drive Northern Lights spot instead of a crowded, expensive bus tour (November–February).
  3. Brief

    Icelandair

    Unique Iceland: What to do in Reykjavik?

    Walking the length of the beach out to the lighthouse is recommended.
  4. TravelScout

    Reykjavik Iceland: 12 BEST Things To Do In 2024 (Travel Guide)

    Best at twilight, when the lighthouse glows and seabirds call.
  5. Wake Up Reykjavik

    8 FREE THINGS to do in Reykjavík 🇮🇸 Save Money in Iceland! 💰

    A free alternative to a Northern Lights tour; dress warmly, as the waterfront gets freezing in winter.

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