Svörtuloft Lighthouse
Svörtuloft
A bright orange lighthouse on the black lava cliffs at the far western tip of the peninsula, with waves crashing against the rock. It is a favourite off-the-beaten-track spot for photographers.
Svörtuloft means 'black cliffs', referring to the lava cliffs at the western end of the peninsula, carved by waves. The small orange lighthouse on top of the cliff was built in 1931, and its colour contrasts sharply with the black cliffs and blue sea. From the edge you can see sea caves and large numbers of seabirds. Reaching it requires turning off Route 574 onto a bumpy gravel road of about 2 km, which ordinary cars can manage slowly, but conditions are poor after rain. There are no facilities and no railings, so approach the edge with caution. It can be visited together with Skarðsvík beach.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Skarðsvík Beach
- Saxhóll Crater
- Djúpalónssandur
- Svöðufoss
- Vatnshellir Cave
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Malarrif Lighthouse & Visitor Centre
- Lóndrangar