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Things to Do  

Dyrholaey

Dyrholaey, Vík

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  This cliff is 110 meters tall and it have a shape of arch and it is so big that boat can go inside it!!! So it explain the name of Dyrholaey: Island-hill of the door". On the cliff there is a nice lighthouse. 

Reynisdrangur

Reynisdrangur, Vík

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Reynisdrangur are 3 tall rocks call Skessudrangar, Landdrangar and Langhamrar and birds fly over them! The most high tall rock is 60 meters. 

Skogafoss

Skogafoss, Vík

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  Skogafoss waterfall is near the city of Skoga and with its 60 m. tall it is the most short waterfall of the twelve that you meet in the Fimmvorduhals River. A legend say that a colon call Prasi hide a booty near this fall, but people don't find it yet. Maybe if you can!!!! 

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss, Vík

 Cristian_Uluru Says:  This "small" waterfall are situated inside Seljaland Farm and it is very nice! People can go behind the waterfall but you must pay attention because there is a lot of water that fall down. 

Waterfalls

Waterfalls, Vík

 littlebush Says:  Near Skogar - Skogafoss & Seljalandafoss are 2 great waterfalls, the latter you can walk behind.In Vik, walk up Reynisfjall, a cliff with fantastic views. 

White vs Black

White vs Black, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  The whitest part of the glacier. The glacier is memorable because of its color; very unlike those I've seen in Switzerland, New Zealand & Canada.Sometimes, contrasts in life are so much more interesting than the likes! 

Climb the glacier

Climb the glacier, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Climb the glacier if you are daring like Aaron (spelling?)! 

Our first glacier visit in Iceland

Our first glacier visit in Iceland, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  The first glacier we visited in Iceland. It's not white but more like black from where we stood. Strange sight! 

Solheimajokull Glacier

Solheimajokull Glacier, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Solheimajokull Glacier. 

Shower, anyone?

Shower, anyone?, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Some might be tempted to take a shower here, don't! It could prove to be fatal. 

Hotels  

Hofdabrekka

 1 Review and 71 Opinions  Hofgabrekka is a very good hotel located abou 5 km far from the town of Vik and it is locateded in a... 

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Nightlife  

None: Hhhmmmm

None: Hhhmmmm, Vík

 littlebush Says:  Bring a pack of cards....theres bugger all to do! 

Local Customs  

Columnar basalt cliffs

Columnar basalt cliffs, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Columnar basalt cliffs & caves! The power of erosion is amazing, isn't it? 

Warnings Or Dangers  

When taking photos

When taking photos, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  When taking photos near the sea, beware of the tide! The water is freezing & do not ever risk your health or life for a photo! There are much more to see in this world! 

Squa and wild birds Do not...

Squa and wild birds Do not..., Vík

 madbal Says:  Squa and wild birds Do not catch the squa babies! The parents are always watching their babies, so if you try to touch them, you could get yourself in a Hitchcock like moviescene. Even the beat of this tiny little artic tern is painful! 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Vík

 Sharrie Says:   Your friend ;-) & all the photography gadgets!Iceland is very expensive. So, be well prepared for whatever you'll need on your trip! 

Off The Beaten Path  

Columnar basalt cliffs

Columnar basalt cliffs, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Columnar basalt cliffs & caves!Now, isn't this a fascinating sight? 

Dyrholaey

Dyrholaey, Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Another view of Dyrholaey. It was beginning to drizzle while we were there. On a nice sunny day, this place must be stunning! 

Dyrholaey (west of Vik)

Dyrholaey (west of Vik), Vík

 Sharrie Says:  Dyrholaey (west of Vik) is the southernmost point of mailand Iceland. It was formed during an interglacial period in a submarine eruption. This is what the guide book says though I've no idea what a submarine eruption is!Haidrangur (56 m a.s.l.) is the highest rock stacks. 

Favorites  

Here I'm

Here I'm, Vík

 Sharrie Says:   My own insignificance in relation to all that nature has to offer :) 

Back to civilization?

Back to civilization?, Vík

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  Icelandic nature ... you have to see it for yourself! Speechless is the best description that comes to my mind! Peace is the feeling then & grateful is the... 

 

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Q:  We are going to Iceland on March12-14. How much time would it take to drive from Vik to Reykjavik straight? Is a regular car OK... 

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A: it's about 200 klms from Reykjavik by car respecting the speed limit (80 kms/h). You have just to take the Ring Road (Road number 1). A regular car it's ok if you stay in... 

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The door to the south coast

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  Vik I Myrdal is situated in the most rainy place of Iceland. It have big sandy beaches and high cliff with thousands of birds. On the hill near the city there is the Myrdalsjokull Glacier and under... 

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Sharrie's Vik Waterfalls

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 We (Ann & I) were in Iceland for only 6 days. That calls for some drastic measures ;-) As soon as we arrived on June 4, we signed up for a guided tour to the infamous & scenic Golden Circle Route... 

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Vík

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 The southest icelandic village at the coast. There are living only 340 people but all of them are nice and friendly. Small town but you could spend here and in the area more than one Vík.... week. 

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Vik

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 Vik is lovely little village sat right on the coast set in a valley below a volcanic ridge. The sand is black on the beach, but if you climb up reynisfjall, a hill 340m high you can get a great view... 

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Why do we Crusa-Vik ourselves?

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 There it was, this gorgeous black sand elusively calling me to get out of the car and play on the shore...I did...I was a little reluctant at first to go off of any paved roads...This trip to Vik took... 

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