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Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal

South Coast, Iceland

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Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal

South Coast, Iceland

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Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4143°N, 19.0103°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Vík)
Off the main road: 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Vík í Mýrdal — 0.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 165 km in a straight line
What else is close: 210 mapped places within 20 km

Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal weather and conditions

At Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal in South Coast, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 03:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:34). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 03:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal?

Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal is in South Coast. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Svarta ströndin í Vík í Mýrdal?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Uxafótafoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Biniöfoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Remundargilsfossi

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Huldufoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur

300 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Hot Spring Shower

47 km·~57 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Strútslaug

51 km·~62 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Vík í Mýrdal

900 m

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#2.Þakgil

14 km·~17 min drive

Þakgil is located in a beautiful landscapi between the glacier Mýrdalsjökull and…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið við Skógafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

The campsite is situated in South Iceland just few minutes from the Skógafoss waterfall.…

#4.Þvergil

37 km·~44 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

650 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

63 km·~75 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Gvendarkjör

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

83 km·~100 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vík í Mýrdal

600 m

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Vestmannaeyjar

63 km·~75 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

64 km·~77 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hvolsvöllur

71 km·~85 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community