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Katla Visitor Centre

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Katla Visitor Centre

 In the old heart of Vík, you will find the historical Brydebúð building, housing the Katla Visitor Centre. 

Encounter the geology of the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark in the Katla exhibition. Feel the various textures of local minerals, including volcanic ash dating back to 1860, and learn about volcanic eruptions in the infamous Katla volcano. 

Discover the history of shipwrecks and disasters on the black beaches of South Iceland and get to know the lucky ship Skaftfellingur at the Hafnleysa Maritime Museum. Put yourselves in the shoes of fishermen fighting the waves of the harbourless south coast. 

Learn how best to experience Vík and the Mýrdalur region at our information centre. Shop local produce and explore Vík by participating in the Vík Treasure Quest or tour the Vík Culture Walk. Maps of the area with all its exciting outdoor opportunities are available here!  

Katla Visitor Centre

Katla Visitor Centre

 In the old heart of Vík, you will find the historical Brydebúð building, housing the Katla Visitor Centre.  Encounter the geology of the Katla UNESCO
Hafnleysa Maritime Museum

Hafnleysa Maritime Museum

Vík is a seaside village with a rich maritime history, like the majority of Icelandic villages. However, what sets it apart is the fact that it has ne
Katla UNESCO Global Geopark

Katla UNESCO Global Geopark

Katla Geopark includes geological features of global significance. Over 150 volcanic eruptions have been recorded in the area since the 9th century. T
Katla Wool

Katla Wool

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Smidjan brugghus

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VÍK

VÍK

Mýrdalshreppur is one of the three municipalities within Katla Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Vík in Mýrdalshreppur is situated in the center of th
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Birds of South Iceland

Birds of South Iceland is a program offering excellent year-round services for birdwatchers. South Iceland has a great deal to offer visiting birdwatc
Katlatrack

Katlatrack

Katlatrack was estabilished in the spring of 2009 with the goal of providing diverse forms of recreation in the south of Iceland. The founder of Katla
Ströndin Pub Vík

Ströndin Pub Vík

Ströndin Pub Vík is a modern pub where you can come and relax after a long day exploring beautiful Iceland.  Because of our great location just a few
Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

Hotel Vík í Mýrdal

In an impeccable South Iceland hotel location, with striking views of the cliffs, the sea and the Reynisdrangar rock pillars, Hotel Vík í Mýrdal has p
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Hótel Kría

Hotel Kría is a new hotel opened during the summer of 2018 in the charming town of Vík in Mýrdalur Valley. The Hotel features beautifully decorated ro
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Black Beach Restaurant

The Black Beach restaurant and coffee house is located in one of the most amazing nature highlights of the south, Reynisfjara. In a short walking dist
Reynisfjara, Reynisfjall og Reynisdrangar

Reynisfjara, Reynisfjall og Reynisdrangar

Reynisfjall is a 340 m high tuff mountain arising out of a volcanic eruption from under a glacier in the penultimate Ice Age, near the village of Vik.

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