Stokksnes is a headland on the southeast coast of Iceland, near the town of Hofn. Vestrahorn rises to about 454 metres behind a black sand beach on the peninsula. A replica Viking village built as a film set stands near the entrance to the area.
Where Stokksnes is
Stokksnes is a headland on the southeast coast of Iceland, near the town of Hofn.
The black beach beneath Vestrahorn
The mountain Vestrahorn rises steeply behind a black sand beach on the peninsula. Vestrahorn is made of gabbro and granophyre rock, which gives it a dark colour. Shallow lagoons and wet black sand at Stokksnes reflect the mountain. Vestrahorn rises to about 454 metres.
The Viking film set
A replica Viking village, built as a film set, stands near the entrance to the area.
Visiting Stokksnes and South Coast tours
The land is privately owned, and access is through the landowner's gate and cafe. You can compare South Coast tours to see the current options.
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