Top Things to do in Vik
What to do and see in Vik, South Region: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Vik, Iceland including Myrdalsjokull Glacier, Dyrholaey, Black Sand Beach, Solheimajokull Glacier, Reynisfjara Beach, Reynisfjall, Hjorleifshofoi, Crashed DC 3 Plane, Reyniskirkja Church, Voyages Friendship Statue.
Restaurants in Vik
1. Myrdalsjokull Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 436 reviews
Reviewed By nemanja1205 - Serbia, null
The nature of Iceland is so majestic that anywhere you point the camera you will have the best and most scenic photos. The Myrdalsjokull glacier is one of these amazing spots. Vik village and its surroundings are among my favourite regions in the country.
2. Dyrholaey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,876 reviews
Peninsula of volcanic origin.
Reviewed By bjnomads - Beijing, China
Worth the drive up the top, especially on sunny days, for great views of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and the sea stacks which are directly to the west of the promontory.
3. Black Sand Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,969 reviews
Reviewed By Rvwr2012 - Billericay, United Kingdom
We weren’t expecting much, after all a beach is a beach and so what if the sand is black not white or yellow? How wrong we were. It is an absolutely stunning site. High cliffs with strata running this way and the other, hexagonal pillars on the face of the next cliff, a large high cave, a roaring sea with waves crashing into the shore with plumes of spray, all contrasting with the black of the beach. The weather was rainy and windy but there were plenty of tourists. In our view they provided scale to the views, and didn’t detract from it
4. Solheimajokull Glacier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 733 reviews
Reviewed By mw3997 - Houston, United States
Just a couple of minutes off of the Highway 1, there is about a 10-15’ minute walk on a good trail from the car park to the viewing area about 200 yards from the toe of the glacier. It’s well worth the side trip. It is not permitted to go any closer to the glacier without a guide. There is a small glacial lake with little icebergs that you walk by at the end. The black sediment at that the end and along the sides is all rock that the glacier has ground up as the ice moves downhill. What a cool force of nature. For those who have some time and are adventuresome, there is a guide service that will take you on a hike up on the glacier and provides necessary equipment, but it looked like you’d better book it ahead of time.
5. Reynisfjara Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,895 reviews
Reviewed By KTYYC - Calgary, Canada
This is a beautiful black sand beach, but definitely NOT of the sunbathing/swimming kind. Here you can appreciate the powerful waves of the ocean, admire the soaring sea cliffs with sea birds, look for perfectly polished pebbles and rocks, and examine the stunning geology of the basalt columns. Do be careful of small children and heed the warning of the signs...the waves are like nothing you've ever experienced regardless of when you visit and you WILL be swept if you're not paying attention. NEVER turn your back to the ocean!
6. Reynisfjall
7. Hjorleifshofoi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By L6241NVchristianc - Kokomo, United States
We had the mountain to ourselves. This is a great place for hiking and for seeing a bit of history (Viking's tomb, homestead farm). The views are fantastic. Highly recommended for hikers and nature lovers. We ended up spending a few hours here.
8. Crashed DC 3 Plane
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,232 reviews
Reviewed By A4407DQmichelles - Killingly, United States
We walked to the plane crash site and paid to take the bus back. I was with my 71 year old mother and chose not to make her walk the two miles back to the parking lot. The walk isn't difficult though. My teenage daughter was with me also and enjoyed taking pictures of the crash site.
9. Reyniskirkja Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 570 reviews
Reviewed By jillparker864 - Colorado Springs, United States
Beautiful Church overlooking the Black Beach. Stained glass is very pretty. Worth a quick stop to see the stained glass and views
