Vík, also known as Vík í Mýrdal, is the southernmost village in Iceland. It is found around 180km south of the country’s capital city, Reykjavik. Vík is unique not just because of its geographic location, but because of the incredible Nordic scenery near the village. If you want to visit one of Iceland’s unspoiled locations, we highly recommend a visit to Vík.
You might be surprised to know that Vík is actually the warmest place in Iceland – but don’t think about packing your shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops just yet: its average mean temperature is a chilly 5℃, so you’ll still need to wrap up warm if you plan on visiting. Still, it would be rare to find yourself snowed in or blocked by icy roads if you visit Vík even in the winter, with an average daytime high temperature of 4℃. Let's go
Because Iceland is a volcanic island, the sand on the beaches around most of the country is black. This is exactly the case in the beaches on the coast of Vík, which create a dark and gloomy aesthetic, as well as making them look like some of the most unique beaches in the world. While you wouldn’t want to go swimming here, a walk along the beach is a must when you visit Vík. Let's go
Alongside the black sand beaches, Vík is directly south of the Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which contributes to the incredible scenery in and around the village. Lush greenery and tall, rocky cliffs are some of the key features, the latter of which are home to one of the largest puffin populations in Iceland. The glacier itself is on top of the Katla volcano, an active volcano which has not erupted since 1918. Let's go
The small size of Vík gives it a more traditional feel than the urban centre of Iceland’s capital city, Reykjavik. With a population of just 750, you can feel right at home in this southern Icelandic village. It is also the largest settlement for around 70km, so the local villagers are used to welcoming weary travellers and those who are enthusiastic to learn about their culture and history. Let's go