Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful black-sand beaches in the world, Reynisfjara Beach frames the amazing landscape notable for the basalt sea stacks called Gardar. Legend has it that these rock formations are two petrified trolls, turned to stone after an unsuccessful attempt to pull a ship out of the sea. The sky over the sea can turn from dark and cloudy to sunny in a matter of minutes. Watch out for strong and unpredictable waves--the beach has seen some fatal accidents. Plan your Reynisfjara Beach visit and explore what else you can see and do in Vik using our Vik attractions planner.
Create a full itinerary - for free!
Reynisfjara Beach reviews
-
Much busier than the black sand beach lots of Instagrammers here. Nice beach if you are in the area.
Much busier than the black sand beach lots of Instagrammers here. Nice beach if you are in the area. more »
-
Gorgeous and magical beach! This is a must stop on your tour of Iceland! The basalt salt columns are so neat and fun for the kids to climb on. The caves are so cool! It is a beautiful destination!
Gorgeous and magical beach! This is a must stop on your tour of Iceland! The basalt salt columns are so neat and fun for the kids to climb on. The caves are so cool! It is a beautiful destination! more »
-
Beautiful, but can be really crowded.
-
Worth the very short detour to visit and photograph.
Plan your trip to Vik
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Vik
Side trips from Vik
Hidden gems in Vik
Nearby attractions in Vik
Nature in Vik
Trips in Reynisfjara Beach by other users
11 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Keflavik
Reykjavik
Arnarstapi
14 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Reykjavik
Reykjahlid
Vatnajokull National Park
16 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM PHILIPPINES
Blaskogabyggd
Vik
Landmannalaugar
10 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM SINGAPORE
Blaskogabyggd
Vik
Husavik
11 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM CANADA
Reykjavik
Vik
Hofn
18 days in Iceland
BY A USER FROM ITALY
Reykjavik
Reykjahlid
Vatnajokull National Park