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Virkisvík

Virkisvík cove is a beautiful place with colourful sediments, basalt formations and a waterfall that cascades over precipitous cliffs into the sea. 

The oldest known rock formations, above the sea, in Iceland are in the West Fjords and Austurland. They are about 15-16 million years old, from the Miocene Tertiary era. 

The layers from that epoch are formed of lava flows with occasional sediment layers in between. Such layers, in thicker form, have long been research subjects, since they often include plant or animal remains which hold information about the climate when the layers formed. Two thick sediment layers can be found in Vopnafjörður. One in Virkisvík and the other at Bustarfell mountain. 

Virkisvík

Virkisvík cove is a beautiful place with colourful sediments, basalt formations and a waterfall that cascades over precipitous cliffs into the sea.  T
Drangsnes

Drangsnes

A hiking trail leads from the parking place by Gljúfursárfoss through Drangsnes, to Krummsholt. At Krummsholt you can see ancient ruins dating back to
Ljósastapi

Ljósastapi

Be sure to visit Skjólfjörur beach when driving through Vopnafjordur! The beach is only a short walk from the road and offers a magnificent view of th
Skjólfjörur black sand beach

Skjólfjörur black sand beach

Be sure to visit Skjólfjörur beach when driving through Vopnafjörður! The beach is only a short walk from the road and offers a magnificent view of th