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Ingólfshöfði Lighthouse
Ingólfshöfði Lighthouse is located on a headland on Iceland's south coast, offering panoramic views. The site is reached by a sand dune tractor tour as part of a nature reserve. Built in 1946, the lighthouse marks the entrance to the Öræfajökull glacier area.
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The lighthouse stands on a remote cape accessible via guided tractor tours across the sand dunes. Ingólfshöfði is part of a nature reserve known for its birdlife, including puffins and great skuas. Visitors can explore the area during the summer months. The structure is a functional navigational aid in the Öræfajökull region.