Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Near Vík, Reynisfjara is one of the world’s most famous beaches, with jet-black volcanic sand, the giant Gardar basalt columns and roaring waves. Facing the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, the beach is known as much for its dangerous sneaker waves as for its spellbinding beauty.
- Region
- South Iceland
- Time to allow
- 1 hour
- Entry
- Free
- Season
- All year
Practical information
- Kind
- Beach
- Road
- Paved
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Nearest town
- Vík · 3 km
- Reykjavík
- 163 km (as the crow flies)
- Coordinates
- 63.4100, -19.0700
- On the map
- Open location
Before you go
- Sneaker waves are deadly. Never turn your back on the water, and don’t go onto the wet sand.
- If the warning light at the entrance is red, don’t go down to the beach.