{"id":5512,"date":"2016-04-30T10:04:01","date_gmt":"2016-04-30T10:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/icelandaurora.com\/tours\/?p=5512"},"modified":"2024-02-16T14:50:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T14:50:21","slug":"vik-reynisdrangur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/vik-reynisdrangur\/","title":{"rendered":"V\u00edk &#038; Reynisdrangar &#8211; South Iceland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">V\u00edk &amp; Reynisfjara Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal is situated on the south shore of Iceland. V\u00edk was once a fishing village. Men would launch their midsize fishing boats from the black sand beach, which was a very dangerous occupation given the huge surf here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everywhere along the shoreline are reminders of some serious ship wrecks, including a memorial to drowned seamen whose boats were likely caught up in the rocky shore around Reynisdrangur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">J\u00f6kulhlaup Threat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The residents of Vik live with the threat of glacier floods (J\u00f6kulhlaup) from a Katla volcano eruption under M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull glacier. Such floods come every 100 years and are described as the biggest floods humans have ever experienced.  The biblical film &#8216;Noah&#8217; was filmed in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reyniskirkja Church in V\u00edk <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"pixels-photo\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/photo\/1045706648\/Vik-Iceland-by-John-S\" alt=\"Vik, Iceland by John S on 500px.com\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drscdn.500px.org\/photo\/1045706648\/m%3D900\/v2?sig=a0e10520497a5d0adcc5c6cf7c656d032b7a102bd8da41624fe782cd8f13b403\" alt=\"Vik, Iceland by John S on 500px.com\" width=\"800px\">\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/500px.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>The church is situated high on a hill and is the site of refuge should any serious eruption occur.  Local people practice running up to the church on Wednesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">V\u00edk Tourist Facilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>V\u00edk is now a principle tourist destination as it lies on the number 1 road at a reasonable distance for a day trip from Reykjavik. V\u00edk is often the furthest point on most&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/south-coast-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Coast photo tours<\/a>. V\u00edk also serves as a useful resting point as it is half way from Reykjavik to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/jokulsarlon\/\">J\u00f6kulsarlon glacier lagoon &amp; ice-beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is possible to connect with local tours on the M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull glacier, such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/ice-caves\/#katla-ice-cave\">M\u00fdrdalsj\u00f6kull Ice cave<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a very busy grill that shares its car park with a busy gift store, and this is all across the road from one of Iceland\u2019s largest campsites and a long golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_13611\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/04\/Vik.jpg\" alt=\"V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal beach - South Coast Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-13611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/04\/Vik.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/04\/Vik-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Black sand beach at V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reynisdrangar sea stacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the town is obsessed with the Reynidrangar sea stacks. You can spot the shape in many places. Legend has it that this was a tr\u00f6ll who was frozen in the morning light as he tried to tow his sailing ship ashore. Most photographers also obsess about the sea stacks, which can be seen from two beaches. The iconic shape is best viewed from V\u00edk beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the other black beach at Reynisfjara, the stacks appear in a different configuration and can be seen along with one of the finest examples of basalt hexagons. The sea can be very dangerous, and it has claimed the lives of several unsuspecting tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photo tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the winter, always check the weather and road conditions for safetravel.is because the elevated road approaching V\u00edk can be very dangerous and often closes in severe winter storms. If you get it wrong, you could end up stranded in Vik for several unintentional hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the sea stacks in mind, explore the town to find different angles and different foregrounds. The best moments on the V\u00edk side beach are winter sunsets, but the light in the town is better on winter mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Danger of death!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You should observe the safety warnings, especially on the Reynisfjara side. The information points called the dangerous waves \u201cSneaker waves\u201d, but they should be called Doc Martin waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/Ontherocks.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisdrangar sea stacks Reynisfjara beach\" class=\"wp-image-85467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/Ontherocks.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/Ontherocks-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/03\/Ontherocks-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reynisdrangar sea stacks from Reynisfjara beach.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photo-galleries\/landscapes\/\" style=\"border-radius:19px\">Landscape Prints<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day Tours to V\u00edk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A selection of South Coast sightseeing tours from Viator are featured below.  These south coast day tours depart from Reykjavik and include Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss waterfalls, Vik black sand beach, and more.  In many ways, the south coast tour of Iceland is difficult to beat in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-59eeb0b7\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gray-color has-text-color\">Private South Coast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color\">These private tours will allow you to spend more time at your favourite locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00056912\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"219782P5,161018P8,58717P9,23241P3,111963P4,60440P8,2970P88,35454P5\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-gray-color has-text-color\">South Coast by Minibus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-gray-color has-text-color\">Save a bit of money with these minibus tours of Iceland&#8217;s south coast. Hand-picked for their&#8217;small group&#8217; policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00056912\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"36855P2,48100P10,60271P1,45968P6,7205P4\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reynisfjall mountain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bird cliffs that overlook the village of Vik are part of Reynisfjall Mountain. The ring road crosses Reynisfjall mountain before descending into Vik, but there is a challenging 4\u00d74 track that will take you up on top of the sea cliffs. This road requires a serious Jeep and driver and gets worse as it gets higher. From the top of the track, there are amazing views over the village of Vik. From the bird cliffs, it is possible to get close to puffins in the summer. The cliff has great views over the Reynisdrangar sea stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_83062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8436.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisdrangar \" class=\"wp-image-83062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8436.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8436-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reynisdrangar basalt sea stacks taken from the Reynisfjall mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sea cliffs accommodate a large puffin colony. The best time to see puffins is from May \u2013 August. This location is featured on our\u00a0Iceland Puffin Map.\u00a0 The western edge of the cliffs gives you a great view along the black-sand beach of Reynisfjara. The black sand stretched towards the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/dyrholaey\/\">Dyrholaey sea arch<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ba313fe\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p>Sponsored<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Vik Accommodation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Use the sponsored links to find hotels close to Vik &amp; D\u00fdrholaey.<\/p>\n\n\n<ins class=\"bookingaff\" data-aid=\"2226789\" data-target_aid=\"2226789\" data-prod=\"map\" data-width=\"100%\" data-height=\"590\" data-lang=\"ualng\" data-dest_id=\"0\" data-dest_type=\"landmark\" data-latitude=\"63.4186315\" data-longitude=\"-19.0060479\" data-landmark_name=\"V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal\" data-mwhsb=\"0\" data-address=\"V\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal, Iceland\" data-zoom=\"12\">\r\n    <!-- Anything inside will go away once widget is loaded. -->\r\n        <a href=\"\/\/www.booking.com?aid=2226789\">Booking.com<\/a>\r\n<\/ins><script>\r\n\r\n    (function(d, sc, u) {\r\n      var s = d.createElement(sc), p = d.getElementsByTagName(sc)[0];\r\n      s.type = 'text\/javascript';\r\n      s.async = true;\r\n      s.src = u + '?v=' + (+new Date());\r\n      p.parentNode.insertBefore(s,p);\r\n      })(document, 'script', '\/\/cf.bstatic.com\/static\/affiliate_base\/js\/flexiproduct.js');\r\n<\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_83063\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8441.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisfjara beach\" class=\"wp-image-83063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8441.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/04\/IMG_8441-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reynisfjara black sand beach from the Reynisfjall mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activities from Vik<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Iceland nature activities are in Vik, or depart from Vik. These are useful if you are on a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/photoguide\/self-drive-south-coast\/\">Self-Drive tour<\/a> or staying in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f98a9420\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00056912\" data-vi-language=\"en\" data-vi-currency=\"USD\" data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"23924P40,105182P13,5590P100,117608P1,16212P1,100801P1,9976P6\"><\/div>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\tV\u00edk \u00ed M\u00fdrdal is located on the South shore of Iceland near the Myrdalsjokull glacier. 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It is famous for the Reynisdrengur sea stacks which can be seen from Vik and Reynishverfi.\t\t<\/p>\n","category_list":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/category\/location-guide\/landscapes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Landscapes and seascapes<\/a>","author_info":{"name":"Tony Prower","url":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/author\/walstib\/"},"comments_num":"0 comments","aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5512"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":88769,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5512\/revisions\/88769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16877"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5512"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.icelandaurora.com\/archive-phototours\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=5512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}