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Things to see in Vík í Mýrdal (Iceland): 15 places and when to go
Vík í Mýrdal is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 15 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Hiking (5), Mountains (3). The best known are Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjall and Dyrhólaey Lighthouse. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 63.4205, -19.0029
- Places
- 15 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Hiking (5) · Mountains (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1) · Beaches (1)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 188 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Valaþúfa, at 516 m.
What to see in Vík í Mýrdal
The places in and around Vík í Mýrdal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- DyrhólaeyBird cliff in southern Iceland6.6 km
- ReynisfjallMountain in Iceland2.3 km
- Dyrhólaey LighthouseLighthouse in Iceland6.7 km
- ValaþúfaMountain in Iceland12 km
- ArnardrangurCliff in Iceland5.3 km
- PéturseyMountain in Iceland14 km
- Að fossinum / To the waterfallHiking14 km
- AustrurafrétturHiking14 km
- Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centreMuseum647 m
- Mineral Shed MuseumMuseum280 m
- RemundargilHiking14 km
- ReynisfjaraBlack sand beach in southern Iceland near the town of Vík í Mýrdal3.8 km
- ÞakgilshöfuðHiking13 km
- VíkurkirkjaChurch building in Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland3 m
- Vogelfelsen bei VikHiking1.5 km
When to go to Vík í Mýrdal
The best time to visit Vík í Mýrdal is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible5:12
- FebPossible8:15
- MarPossible11:15
- AprPossible14:35
- MayBest time17:43
- JunBest time19:55
- JulBest time18:56
- AugBest time15:55
- SepBest time12:35
- OctBest time9:22
- NovPossible6:09
- DecPossible4:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04. In June, 15 of the 15 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vík í Mýrdal
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 188 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Landmannalaugar23 places64 km
- Herjólfsdalur12 places64 km
- Skælingar15 places67 km
- Selfoss12 places109 km
- Selfoss28 places114 km
- Hofskirkja7 places126 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vík í Mýrdal?
The best known: Dyrhólaey, Reynisfjall, Dyrhólaey Lighthouse, Valaþúfa, Arnardrangur. In all, 15 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vík í Mýrdal?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 19 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 04.
How do you get to Vík í Mýrdal?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 188 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vík í Mýrdal as the destination and these 15 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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