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The South Coast Lighthouse Trail

The South Coast Lighthouse trail was officially opened in the summer of 2021. It's off the beaten track, with easy reach from Keflavik airport.

The South Coast Lighthouse trail was officially opened in the summer of 2021. It's off the beaten track, with easy reach from Keflavik airport. It is a travel route that draws visitors’ attention to the villages and the area by the coast not far from the Golden Circle.

On the Lighthouse Trail, you visit three villages: Þorlákshöfn, Eyrarbakki, and Stokkseyri, each with its uniqueness. The Lighthouse Trail highlights the history and culture of the area as well as activities and nature. The route is about 45 – 49 km, depending on the preferences of transport, reaching from the cove Selvogur to the lighthouse Knarrarósviti. Read more about it here