Vestrahorn is a dramatic mountain of gabbro and granophyre rising straight from the black sands of Stokksnes. Its jagged ridges change by the minute as cloud pours over the top.
Seen across the grass-topped dunes, it is one of the great views of the south-east.
Getting there
Follow the Stokksnes road from Route 1, east of Höfn. Viewpoints are all along the beach and the dunes.
When to go
All year. Calm, clear mornings and evenings give the best light and reflections.
Good to know
- Wait out the clouds: they often lift.
- Low tide gives the best reflections.
- Bring a wide-angle lens or phone setting.
Read more in the journal
- Things to Do in Iceland: 29 Top Sights on One Map
- Vatnajökull National Park: A First-Timer's Guide
- South Coast Iceland: Every Stop from Selfoss to Höfn
- Black Sand Beaches in Iceland and How to Stay Safe
Drive times are approximate and depend on weather and road conditions. Check road.is and vedur.is before you set off.
