Black Beach (Hjörleifshöfði)

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Black Beach (Hjörleifshöfði) is a Scenic Lookout and Hiking Trail in Iceland

The Black Beach near the village of Vík is the southernmost part of Iceland, located of the main ring road around the island, around 180 km (110 mi) by road southeast of Reykjavík.

Where to find Black Beach (Hjörleifshöfði)?

63°25'36"N, 18°45'3"W

Aurora hunting in Vík?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October and March. The natural setting around Black Beach (Hjörleifshöfði) makes it a wonderful spot to watch for the Northern Lights.

What do people think of Black Beach (Hjörleifshöfði)?

  • 4.5

  • Must visit. The view is spectacular

    Anna B19 April 2015

  • Loves the color if the beach.. the ocean was fierce but had an amazing time

    Soumyanjalee M7 October 2017

  • Run your hands through the black sand. It's great!

    Bastian G29 November 2014

  • Just east of Vík stands Hjörleifshöfði. It's fun to walk up. An easy walk with great views over glaciers, Vestmannaeyjar and more. The headland has an interesting history.

    Rétt austan við Vík stendur Hjörleifshöfði. Þar er gaman að labba upp. Auðveld ganga með miklu útsýni yfir jökla, Vestmannaeyjar ofl. Höfðin á sér skemmtilega sögu.

    Gudjon Már G14 June 2014

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