Dverghamrar

A little grouping of basalt rock formations called Dverghamrar sits just along the roadside on the southern Ring Road. It isn’t a big place, but still a nice quiet spot with beautiful views, amazing rock formations, and corralling horses is a good place to stop for a driving break anyway!

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The Black Beach of Reynisfjara

Sand as black as ink… Basalt columns protruding from the ground and towering far overhead... Troll-caves leading back into the basalt and lava-rock cliffs... Sea stacks rising from the ocean like the towers of an evil fortress… Stunning views of the Dyrhólaey cliffs extending out to sea… This is the Reynisfjara beach. As beautiful as it is dark, as awe-inspiring as it is dangerous, Reynisfjara is a natural wonderland that seems lifted straight from fantasy…

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Reykjavik Old Harbour

Venturing along the waterline, we come to the Reykjavik Old Harbour! A working harbor with all kinds of ships and amazing views, we explore the area, climb the Þúfa mound, and enjoy a lunch and local brew at the Bryggjan Brugghús. But down at the harbor, it’s all about watching the boats!!

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