The closer you are to the Arctic Circle, the better you can see the midnight sun.

Hraunhafnartangi and Rifstangi are the northernmost points of Iceland, at the edge of the arctic circle. Hraunhafnartangi derives its name from the natural harbor which is mentioned in 13th century literature.

Þorgeirsdys, a stone mound found on Hraunhafnartangi, is believed the burial mound of Þorgeir Hávarsson who was slain there in an epic 11th century battle chronicled in Fóstbræðrasaga.

Visitors who bring pictures of themselves by Hraunhafnartangi lighthouse can receive a certificate from local service providers of having been to the northernmost point of the Icelandic mainland. There is a small parking area beside the gravel road No. 870 and a short hike leads to the lighthouse.

The elder duck is protected under Icelandic law. All access to the nesting area and its surroundings is prohibited between April 15th and July 14th.

• Destination

  North Iceland

• Country

  Iceland

• Type of experience

  Nature

• Best time to visit

  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Autumn
  • Summer

• Nearby stations

  • Grímsey Airport
  • Siglufjörður Airport
  • Akureyri Airport