Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A black-sand beach with basalt columns, a cave and sea stacks offshore, notable for powerful waves.
Village · Iceland · South Iceland
Vík í Mýrdal
A small village on the south coast beneath a hilltop church, known for the nearby black-sand beach and sea stacks.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Vík í Mýrdal matters
Vík is Iceland's southernmost village, perched between mountains and the open Atlantic. A white church with a red roof sits on a hill above the houses, and just to the east lies the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara with its basalt columns. Puffins nest in the nearby cliffs in summer. Vík is a natural overnight stop on the south coast, with waterfalls and glaciers within easy reach.
Talking points
- It is a common overnight stop on the Ring Road.
- The nearby beach is famous for basalt columns.
- Puffins nest in nearby cliffs in summer.
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What to see in Vík í Mýrdal
Waterfall
Seljalandsfoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A tall waterfall you can walk behind, on the south coast road.
Waterfall
Skógafoss
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A broad, powerful waterfall right beside the road, with a stairway to the top and a hiking trail beyond.
Viewpoint
Dyrhólaey
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A headland with an arch in the sea, a lighthouse and views along the black-sand coast.
Other
Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A winding, moss-covered canyon carved by a river, reached by a viewing path along the rim.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.