Black Sand Beach

Reynisfjall Mountain at the black sand beach of Reynisfjara - Iceland
Columns of Basalt on the black sand beach of Reynisfjara in Iceland
Though the beach is best known and pictured for the basalt columns found near shore. The whole place is pretty magical to me
11/19/18
Suns Out Guns Out on a white sandy beach? Probably not! This ought to be the coldest and windiest beach on Earth! This is one of the volcanic beaches on Iceland and the black sands are actually made of lava ashes! Travel tip to Iceland: If you want to see Aurora, go during Mar-Apr / Sep-Oct. Aurora activities are the highest during change of seasons! #LifeAtExpedia

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Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels

Thingholt Hotel Apartments from Center Hotels

4 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
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20 Apr - 25 Apr
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
The location is great - right in the heart of Reykjavík. The bathroom really smelled of mildew and mold. Even with two windows open, the smell really permeated the entire apartment.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

Reykjavik Residence Apartment Hotel

4 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
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30 May - 6 Jun
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9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,210 reviews)
Everything was excellent!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

Hotel Leifur Eiriksson

3 out of 5
Downtown Reykjavik
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20 Apr - 25 Apr
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London (LHR) to Reykjavik (KEF)
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent location, close to BSI bus terminal and shops. Clean room. Staff are very friendly and accommodating!

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Tours & day trips

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Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More

Southern Iceland Full Day Tour, Black Sand Beaches & More

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 150 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £89 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Vik i Myrdal Village

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Vik i Myrdal Village

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is £7 per adult
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History & culture

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Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

Lava Show Vik Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 55 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 73 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £40 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Reynisdrangar which includes general coastal views and a sunset as well as a large group of people

Reynisdrangar

Marvel at the sea stacks made from volcanic rock that jut out from the ocean. Enjoy learning the mythical tale about their resident trolls.

Reynisdrangar
Reynisfjara black sand beach view from Dyrholaey, the 'door-hole', in Iceland at sunset with view of near glacier mountains

Dyrhólaey

Explore the great outdoors at Dyrhólaey, a lovely green space in Vik I Myrdal. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dyrhólaey
Black Beach featuring mist or fog and a sunset as well as a small group of people

Black Beach

Stroll along the black sand past jagged rock formations and cliffs in the wettest part of the country.

Black Beach
Beautiful view of Vikurkirkja church in the town of Vík í Mýrdal

Vík i Myrdal Church

After visiting Vík i Myrdal Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Vík i Myrdal Church
Skogafoss showing a river or creek and a waterfall

Skogafoss

Gaze up at the roaring waterfall that marks the point between the coastal highlands and the lowlands reclaimed from the sea.

Skogafoss
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Eyjafjallajokull

Explore the great outdoors at Eyjafjallajokull, a lovely green space in Rangárþing eystra. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Eyjafjallajokull

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Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

3.5 out of 5
Klettsvegur 1-3 Vik I Myrdal
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal
Hótel Kría

Hótel Kría

3 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 12-14 Vik I Myrdal South Iceland
Hótel Kría
Black Beach Suites

Black Beach Suites

3 out of 5
Vik I Myrdal Vik I Myrdal South Iceland
Black Beach Suites
Vík Apartments

Vík Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Sléttuvegur 4-8 Vik I Myrdal South Iceland
Vík Apartments
The Barn - Hostel

The Barn - Hostel

2 out of 5
Norðurfoss Vik I Myrdal
The Barn - Hostel
Hótel Dyrhólaey

Hótel Dyrhólaey

3 out of 5
Brekkum Vik I Myrdal Southern Region
Hótel Dyrhólaey
Prestshús 2 Guesthouse

Prestshús 2 Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Prestshus 2 Vik I Myrdal
Prestshús 2 Guesthouse
Farmhouse Lodge

Farmhouse Lodge

3 out of 5
Skeiðflöt Vik I Myrdal Southern Region
Farmhouse Lodge
Guesthouse Carina

Guesthouse Carina

3 out of 5
Mýrarbraut 13 Vik I Myrdal
Guesthouse Carina
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