Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach is a black volcanic beach that has cliffs of basalt columns at its shore and large rock formations in its nearby waters, which …
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Feb 18, 2025
Reynisfjara situated 10km toward west from small town of Vik, with entrance fee of ISK1000/ car/ day. It also features basalt columns, the hexagonal rock formations which are formed by cooling lava a…Full review by Sid5515
Jan 28, 2025
We went during end of December 2024, it was windy , very less crowds and great scenery overall . Quite amazed by the view and got some amazing drone footage !Full review by Imnotgroot
Jan 27, 2025
Amazing geology. Don’t forget to pay to park. There are toilets and a cafe with a small shop. Walk to beach around 100m where there is a cave with stalactites, a rock face with prisms, two outreach …Full review by Dolive75
Did you drive up from the "Cave" side of the cliffs or from the Vik side? Can anyone drive or hike up above the sea stacks? Where does this road/trail begin?
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We took a road from the cave side to the beach... before we got to Vik. Please beware... the ocean waves are treacherous and claim the lives of tourists every year. Stay away from the surf!
Hello! I didn’t see any hotels nearby, and when we were planning our trip, every hotel in Vik was booked! We headed back west that evening and stayed in a charming bed and …
Hello! I didn’t see any hotels nearby, and when we were planning our trip, every hotel in Vik was booked! We headed back west that evening and stayed in a charming bed and breakfast in Stokkseyri called Heba Guesthouse. I highly recommend it! The traditional Icelandic breakfast is phenomenal, and the guesthouse is on the ocean. Stunning view!
Hello! How much time would you say you need to explore the beach? How far is it from the parking lot? Just want to make sure we plan accordingly! Thanks!!
You mention going at "off times," but do you know when that would be. Since we'll be staying near there overnight, I'm wondering if we're better going late in the evening (since still light)?
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