Dyrhólaey
Vík, Iceland
A headland with a huge sea arch, a lighthouse and puffins in summer. The steep gravel road to the upper car park is not for large vehicles, and parts of the headland may close in the May and June nesting season.
- Nearest town
- Vík, Iceland
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 63.4020, -19.1290
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Tjaldsvæðið Vík í MýrdalCampsite7 km from DyrhólaeyWi-Fi
- ÞakgilCampsite19 km from DyrhólaeyWaste disposal
- Tjaldsvæðið við SkógafossCampsite23 km from Dyrhólaey
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Dyrhólaey?
Dyrhólaey is in Vík, Iceland, at GPS 63.4020, -19.1290. It is about 120 km from Laugarvatn.
Can you camp near Dyrhólaey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Dyrhólaey?
Dyrhólaey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons.
What is there to see near Dyrhólaey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Reynisfjara (4 km), Skógafoss (24 km), Seljalandsfoss (49 km) and Fjaðrárgljúfur (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Dyrhólaey?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)