Iceland Stokksnes
Spectacular view of the Vesterhorn mountains at Stokksness, in the southeasternmost corner of Iceland. Beautiful black sand beach with grass-capped dunes. This location is easily accessible but also remote, and free of the tourist crowds.
Photography Tips
Start as far away from the mountains as possible, moving closer as you shoot. This will help keep your footprints out of your shots. Also, walk to the beach. At high tide, you can capture some spectacular reflections of the mountains in the water.
The best time is sunrise and sunset, but also in winter, when there are Aurora Borealis.
The best time is sunrise and sunset, but also in winter, when there are Aurora Borealis.
Travel Information
You'll need to pay 800 IK ($8 US) for a ticket that allows you to open the gate, allowing you to drive out to the beach area. When you come back, you'll need to pull right up next to the gate before it will open.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise
Sunrise & Sunset
10:51 - 15:05
| current local time: 16:09
Photo Themes
black sand beach
Iceland
Landscape
Mountain
Mountains
otherworldly
remote
sand dunes
snow landscape
Locations
Stokksnes
Höfn
East Iceland
Vestrahorn Mountain
Vesterhorn
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