Iceland Vestrahorn, Stokksnes
Vestrahorn Mountain is located on the Stokknes Peninsula, close to the town of Höfn. It is an impressive 454 meters tall, faces out to the sea on its southern side, and is surrounded by a sandy coastline often home to seals. It's a fabulous spot with a mountain, a black sand beach and a lagoon. You have the choice to take pictures of the mountain with the black sand beach, sea, lagoon, grasses of beach... The possibilities are endless and you can stay a long time to fill your memory card because the spot is fabulous! The sky and lights change constantly, it's just a paradise for photographers.
Photography Tips
Vestrahorn is an incredible location, but it's best to come prepared.
The weather can be unpredictable; even if the forecast predicts clear conditions, you could arrive at a very foggy mountain.
Make sure you check thoroughly for the latest forecast and bring a camera protection for the rain. The wind can also be very strong, so have a sturdy tripod.
The best time for photographing is at sunrise, sunset or northern lights. Take a very wide lens with you. Don't forget good shoes for the different hiking paths.
The weather can be unpredictable; even if the forecast predicts clear conditions, you could arrive at a very foggy mountain.
Make sure you check thoroughly for the latest forecast and bring a camera protection for the rain. The wind can also be very strong, so have a sturdy tripod.
The best time for photographing is at sunrise, sunset or northern lights. Take a very wide lens with you. Don't forget good shoes for the different hiking paths.
Travel Information
However, Vestrahorn is about a six-hour drive from Reykjavík, making it slightly too far to reach and return in a day. It can only be reached by car.
The land is privately owned, so you must pay to access the beach (about 1000isk per person).
There is a bed and breakfast (The Viking Cafe) where you can buy tickets to the beach or book a room if you wish to sleep there while hunting for the Northern lights.
The land is privately owned, so you must pay to access the beach (about 1000isk per person).
There is a bed and breakfast (The Viking Cafe) where you can buy tickets to the beach or book a room if you wish to sleep there while hunting for the Northern lights.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
10:51 - 15:05
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Photo Themes
Beach
beach grass
Berge
Black Sand
black sand beach
Cloudy
coastline
foggy
Gebirge
Grasses
Iceland
Island
Landmark
landmarks
Landscape
Landscapephotography
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Meer
Mountain
Mountains
mountainscape
Natural Landscape
Night
night lights
night photography
nightshot
Panorama
rocks
seascape
snow landscape
South Iceland
strandhafer
Sunrise
tourism
tourist
Tourist Attraction
Travel Photography
travelphotography
Winter landscape
Locations
Stokksnes
Höfn
South Iceland
Vestrahorn
Vestrahorn Mountain
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