Dyrhólaey
A 120-meter-high headland west of Vík, with a huge sea arch and a lighthouse, offering views over the black sand beach and the Reynisfjara sea stacks.
Dyrhólaey is a volcanic headland jutting into the Atlantic. Its most famous feature is a huge natural stone arch in the sea, and small boats can even pass beneath it. Beside the upper parking area stands a white lighthouse, from which you can see the Reynisfjara black sand beach and sea stacks to the east, and endless black sand coastline to the west. On the lower level you can spot puffins on the cliff walls. The gravel steep slope to the upper area is not suitable for small cars in icy or snowy conditions. Access to the upper area is restricted during bird breeding season. Entry is free. The headland is about 20 kilometers from Vík. Winds are strong on the cliff edge, so stay well back from the edge.
Opening hours
Open all day (access restricted during breeding season)
Nearby sights
- Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
- Icelandic Lava Show
- Vík í Mýrdal & Víkurkirkja
- Sólheimasandur Plane Wreck
- Sólheimajökull Glacier
- Katla Ice Cave (Kötlujökull)
- Hjörleifshöfði & Yoda Cave
- Kvernufoss