Reynisfjara
Vík, Iceland
A black sand beach with basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks, just west of Vík. Sneaker waves have killed visitors here: stay well back from the water and follow the warning lights at the entrance.
- Nearest town
- Vík, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 63.4057, -19.0447
- Editor's pick
- ★
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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Campsites nearby
- Tjaldsvæðið Vík í MýrdalCampsite3 km from ReynisfjaraWi-Fi
- ÞakgilCampsite16 km from ReynisfjaraWaste disposal
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Reynisfjara?
Reynisfjara is in Vík, Iceland, at GPS 63.4057, -19.0447. It is about 122 km from Laugarvatn.
Can you camp near Reynisfjara?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 2 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Reynisfjara?
Reynisfjara is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast: Skógafoss to the glacier lagoons.
What is there to see near Reynisfjara?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dyrhólaey (4 km), Skógafoss (27 km), Seljalandsfoss (52 km) and Fjaðrárgljúfur (59 km).
When is the best time to visit Reynisfjara?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)