lodging • outdoors

Dyrhólaey

Most people visit Reynisfjara without making a stop here but we highly recommend this hidden gem. It is just a short drive away from Black Sand Beach and we recommend coming here for the sunset. The drive up to Dyrhólaey is a rather bumpy and steep one but the views definitely are worth it! Dyrhólaey translates to “door hole”, referring to the massive arch that has been carved by the powerful waters over time. You’ll also see the stoic looking Dyrhólaey lighthouse on top of the cliff not far from the arch itself. Dyrhólaey is a nesting area for many species of birds. It is, therefore, a great place to spot puffins in the right season (May – September)! We missed the puffin season during our trip but we were still in awe by the amazing sunset we caught over Dyrhólaey.