Holiday in Vík í Mýrdal
City in Iceland — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇮🇸
Country
Iceland
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to August for puffins, November to March for ice caves
Budget/day
130-220 EUR
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Reykjavík (about 3.5 hours), then 2.5 hours drive on the Ring Road heading east
About Vík í Mýrdal
Vík í Mýrdal is Iceland's southernmost village and one of the most dramatic places on the island, where pitch-black lava beaches meet the roaring Atlantic waves. The famous Reynisfjara beach, with its powerful basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks that rise like petrified trolls from the surf, is considered one of the most beautiful non-tropical beaches in the world. German travelers to Iceland on the Ring Road stop here to experience the surreal landscape that has served as a film set for Game of Thrones and Star Wars. Above the tiny village with its iconic white church looms the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, under which the feared volcano Katla lies dormant. The puffin colonies on the cliffs of Dyrhólaey are a magical natural spectacle in summer. Despite its remoteness, Vík offers cozy accommodations and surprisingly good restaurants.
Top 4 highlights in Vík í Mýrdal
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Reynisfjara
World-famous black lava beach with geometric basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks in the surf
Dyrhólaey
Dramatic rock arch and cape with lighthouse, puffin colonies in summer and panoramic views of the south coast
Mýrdalsjökull
Mighty glacier above the active volcano Katla with glacier hikes and ice caves in winter
Vík Church
The small white church on the hill above the village is Iceland's most photographed house of worship
Hotels in Vík í Mýrdal
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Reise-SIM für Vík í Mýrdal
Günstig surfen im Urlaub mit travSIM
Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Vík í Mýrdal
Recommended travel time
June to August for puffins, November to March for ice caves
Summer
8-15°C, windy and changeable, longest days with almost 24 hours of light
Winter
-3 to 4°C, stormy and dark, but spectacular northern lights and ice caves in the glacier
How much does a holiday in Vík í Mýrdal cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
70-100 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
130-220 EUR
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250-450 EUR
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Never turn your back to the sea at Reynisfjara beach - the sneaker waves are life-threatening
Puffins are only visible on the cliffs of Dyrhólaey from mid-May to mid-August
Ice cave tours in Mýrdalsjökull are only offered from November to March - book early
The wind on the south coast is extreme - ensure weatherproof clothing and stable footing on the cliffs
Food & drink in Vík í Mýrdal
These specialties you must try!
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