Brimketill is a natural lava rock pool at the ocean's edge on the south coast of the Reykjanes peninsula, on Route 425 west of the town of Grindavik. The name means whitewater cauldron. A viewing platform overlooks the surf.
What and where Brimketill is
Brimketill sits on the south coast of the Reykjanes peninsula. It is a natural lava rock pool at the ocean's edge, on Route 425 west of the town of Grindavik, along the same southwestern shore as the lighthouse at Reykjanesviti and the sea cliffs of Valahnukamol.
A pool carved by the waves
The basin was carved into the soft lava rock by the constant pounding of the waves.
The legend of Oddny
In Icelandic folklore, the pool was the bathing place of a giantess named Oddny. It was once called Oddnyjarlaug, Oddny's Pool.
Watching the surf safely
A viewing platform lets visitors watch the surf. The currents are extremely powerful and there is no safety supervision. For live conditions, check safetravel.is.
Seeing Brimketill on Reykjanes
If you want to compare options in the area, see Reykjanes tours.
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