Visit Dyrhólaey
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
Dyrhólaey: How to get there?
6 ml from Vik by carDyrhólaey: When to go?
Between May and OctoberDyrhólaey: For how long?
A few hoursLearn more about your destination
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Dyrhólaey Vacations
Dyrholaey is a promontory located not far from Vik in the south of the country, which from the top of its cliffs offers a staggering view of the surroundings, especially an impressive arch in the middle of the sea.
Dyrhólaey: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Dyrholaey is a promontory located not far from Vik in the south of the country, which from the top of its cliffs offers a staggering view of the surroundings, especially an impressive arch in the middle of the sea.
My suggestion
Do the 4 ml that separate you from main road n°1 to admire the scene. Be careful if you get dizzy as the place is quite breathtakingly high and often windy.
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