Dyrhólaey is a protected area where you can watch wildlife in their natural habitat. Learn about the preservation efforts while enjoying the great outdoors.

Situated in Vik I Myrdal, this nature reserve is well worth a look. But you'll find a great deal more to see in the area. Black Sand Beach, Black Beach, and Reynisdrangar aren't too far from Dyrhólaey.

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Arrive early to see Puffins on the cliff.

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Though the beach is best known and pictured for the basalt columns found near shore. The whole place is pretty magical to me

Black Sand Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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.

Black Beach

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

Stop in at the Skogasafn museum near the Skogafoss. You can see the reconstructed turf houses and other buildings behind the main museum. The museum itself has lots of artefacts about Icelandic life and its history. But do not skip the small museum just down the road at Eyjafjallajokull, all about the volvanic eruption in 2010

Skógar Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Skógar Museum during your trip to Skogar. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Skogafoss

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

Eyjafjallajokull

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