Reynisfjara Beach Vik Iceland

Reynisfjara Beach

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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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Mar 22, 2025
There is so much drama here ie. the beach, the rocks, the cave and the sea. The beach is as black as it gets and rising from the sea are the Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks situated under the Reynisf…Full review by bill g
Mar 18, 2025
Unfortunately we were not allowed too far onto the beach as the red warning light was showing. It was very windy and the waves were high, We could only see the one rock column and were unable to ac…Full review by Susan W
Mar 17, 2025
This place is incredibly beautiful and incredibly windy! Be very careful when you’re going around the cliffs to see the other side of the cliffs. We could barely stand up because the breeze was so se…Full review by Amy Y
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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? …
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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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I wasn’t driving and not really sure the order in which we saw things. And it was rather cold to hike so if we could drive it thats what we did. Sorry can’t be of more help. I will just …
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I wasn’t driving and not really sure the order in which we saw things. And it was rather cold to hike so if we could drive it thats what we did. Sorry can’t be of more help. I will just reiterate what the previous responder said—the waves can be treacherous so don’t be lulled into a false sense of security.
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Any hotels on the beach near here?
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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 …
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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!
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Any hotels on the beach near here?
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Nothing directly on the beach.
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Hello! How much time would you say you need to explore the beach? How far is it from the parking lot? Just want to …
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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!!
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Sorry, but it’s not letting me answer
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You mention going at "off times," but do you know when that would be. Since we'll be staying near there overnight, I'm …
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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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During the summer time, the time of visit should be irrelevant since it will be adequately lit. It will only change the shades from the rock above.
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