Hraunhafnartangi Lighthouse ( , regionally also ) is the northernmost lighthouse in Iceland. It is located about 800 meters south of the Arctic Circle.
Location and description The lighthouse is on the northeast coast of Iceland, about 10 km northwest of the town of Raufarhöfn, the northernmost town in Iceland.Randburg.com: Raufarhöfn (accessed 17 May 2010). The light tower is square, 19 metres tall and built of concrete. The lantern house is painted red.
Light characteristic The light characteristic is a long and a short flash every 30 seconds. The flash is white or red depending on the direction from the lighthouse.
See also
List of lighthouses in Iceland
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