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Vík í Mýrdal is a small village on Iceland's south coast beside black sand, sea stacks and puffin cliffs, with a glacier-capped volcano above.
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Vík í Mýrdal is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, set on a green slope above a long beach, with a small red-roofed church on the hill. The Mýrdalsjökull ice cap, which covers the Katla volcano, fills the horizon to the north, and the sea stacks of Reynisdrangar rise out of the water off the beach.
Reynisfjara, a beach of black volcanic sand, has columns of basalt, a cave and heavy surf. Nearby Dyrhólaey, a promontory pierced by an arch, is a nesting place for puffins in summer. West along the ring road lie Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, two of Iceland's best-known waterfalls, and the Sólheimajökull glacier tongue. To the east spreads the Eldhraun lava field, covered in thick moss.
Icelandic lamb soup, fresh fish and skyr are served in the village's cafés, with strong coffee to follow. The coast is one of the wetter parts of Iceland, and mist often hides the mountains. Light changes the mood of the year, with midnight sun in June and northern lights in winter.
- Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
- 4.7 across the top 24
Signature experiences in Vík
Questions about Vík
- What are the top attractions in Vík?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Vík are Reynisfjara Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Mýrdalsjökull Glacier.
- What is the most popular experience in Vík?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,286 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Vík take?
- The typical experience in Vík lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 3 hours and 8 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Vík?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 96% of the 97 experiences we hold for Vík. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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