Vík í Mýrdal
Neighbourhood · Vík, Reykjavik

Vík í Mýrdal

Photo: Andrea Schaffer · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Vík í Mýrdal serves as the main settlement in the Mýrdalur area. Visitors come for the nearby Reynisfjara black sand beach and basalt cliffs. The village has a church on a hill and basic services for travelers.

On day 3 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Good to know

Tickets
Free to visit
Time needed
2-3 hours
Best time
June to August
Getting there
Drive 180 km from Reykjavik

Itineraries with Vík í Mýrdal

Day 3 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

The south coast

How Vík í Mýrdal fits into a day.
  1. 9:30SeljalandsfossRing Road, South Coast
  2. 11:30SkógafossRing Road, South Coast
  3. 14:30ReynisfjaraVík
  4. 16:30Vík í MýrdalVík
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Vík í Mýrdal questions

What is Vík í Mýrdal known for?

It is known for its black sand beach and seabird cliffs.

How long to spend in Vík í Mýrdal?

Most visitors stop for a few hours to see the beach and village.

Is Vík í Mýrdal near Reykjavik?

It lies about three hours by car south of Reykjavik.

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