About
About Reynisfjara Cliff Walk
Black sand beach cliffs and basalt columns walk.
An excellent hiking route to experience Iceland's natural beauty up close.
Photos
Photo Gallery
This coastal walk explores the basalt-column cliffs and black-sand landscape of Reynisfjara. The beach is exposed to powerful Atlantic waves that can surge far beyond the normal waterline. Visitors should follow warning signs, stay well back from the surf and avoid approaching the water for photographs.
💡 Did You Know?
The Reynisfjara walk follows the black-sand coastal landscape below Reynisfjall.
Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Arnarstakksheiði
Arnarstakksheiði is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Dyrhólmar
Dyrhólmar is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Grettis saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Reynisdrangar – Trolls Turned to Stone
The Reynisdrangar sea stacks off the coast of Iceland are said to be petrified trolls caught by the rising sun.
Location
📍 Location
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