{"id":743,"date":"2024-06-10T09:13:55","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T07:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/plage-noire-reynisfjara-winter\/"},"modified":"2024-06-14T22:49:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T20:49:48","slug":"black-beach-reynisfjara-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/black-beach-reynisfjara-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Reynisfjara black sand beach in winter (Iceland): tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Discover Iceland&#8217;s most famous black sand beach. Near Vik, Reynisfjara in winter is an enchanting place to admire the work of nature!<br\/>Here are some <strong>useful tips<\/strong> to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Reynisfjara-winter-Iceland.jpeg\" alt=\"Reynisfjara winter Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-726\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:5%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Content<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_visit_Reynisfjara\"><\/span>Why visit Reynisfjara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Reynisfjara worth a visit? Our opinion:<\/h3>\n\n<p>Reynisfjara is definitely worth a visit for its natural beauty and unique geological features.  <br\/>This black sand beach impresses with its basalt cliffs, sea pillars and powerful waves crashing onto the shore.<br\/>In winter, the contrast between black sand and white snow is spellbinding.<\/p>\n\n<p>It&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-iceland-south-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">must-see spots on the south coast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-xtXwrgh\/1\/LtH3bST3QbjSTVsfzCRR2h2hVMDRHxJJcpvfZvXJ\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-3626-L.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisfjara in winter\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our favorite moments<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the intensity of the black color and the contrast with the white<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>basalt columns, because we&#8217;re geology fans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And if you move away from the cliff, the sea pillars appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-TXxcvmF\/1\/3HdTSxbxmfsbSvWSzQWKcXrcxxzWSXrcsGZPnBRQ\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2150-L.jpg\" alt=\"basalt columns and grotto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR GUIDE TO PLANNING A <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Dream trip<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>6 maps that make planning easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 75 pre-selected locations  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+ 115 photos to help you choose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/ebook-guide-road-trip-iceland-winter\/\">Discover it &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Road-trip-guide-Iceland-Winter-eBook-cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"Road trip guide Iceland winter eBook Cover\" class=\"wp-image-1049\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Reynisfjara_in_winter_access_and_map\"><\/span>How to get to Reynisfjara in winter: access and map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Reynisfjara?<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Iceland&#8217;s south coast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Just west of Vik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not to be confused with the beach in the town of Vik, which is Vikurfjara.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A short detour from Route 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Reykjavik: 2h25 drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Skogafoss: 30min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving time from Vik: 15min drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a map to help you find your way:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/map-Reynisfjara-Iceland-1024x686.png\" alt=\"Map Reynisfjara Iceland\" class=\"wp-image-298\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map: Reynisfjara on Iceland&#8217;s South Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#e4f3f6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px;\">RENTING A CAR IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Iceland<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\">Discover the best offers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Discovercars<\/a>, our preferred platform!<br\/>On Route 1, no 4WD required, off Route 1, it depends on your plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large voiture_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-q2wFFnJ\/1\/Dn4qbSGkrKhZgHBNz2hWXrPc3VdddRQZ7cdj3FpVX\/S\/drive_South_coast_Iceland-2-21-S.jpg\" alt=\"driving in Iceland\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/iceland?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See available cars &gt;&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read all our tips<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to get there? Winter access road<\/h3>\n\n<p>By car<br\/>To reach the beach, turn onto Route 215 from Route 1. It&#8217;s 6 km to the parking lot.<br\/>In winter, the road is usually cleared fairly quickly.<\/p>\n\n<p>Normally, the roads are cleared quickly enough for access. But during snowstorms, roads may be closed at the last minute &#8211; always check the status of roads on <a href=\"https:\/\/umferdin.is\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Umferdin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>On an organized tour<\/strong><br\/>Most organized tours of Iceland&#8217;s dusky coast from Reykjavik include a stop at the Seljalandsfoss waterfall.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=Reynisfjara%20&amp;customerSearch=true&amp;dur=4&amp;p=1&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-7MTttXm\/1\/rw56HqgjQCZVHFq3GkrTdBGVT6ddnqX659ffzfGz\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2120-L.jpg\" alt=\"access road to Reynisfjara\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking<\/h3>\n\n<p>There is a flat parking lot, easy to park.<br\/>You have to pay to park here, and it is 1000 ISK per car. However, you don&#8217;t have to pay to visit, you participate in paying for maintenance.<br\/>It is a popular place, so the parking fills up, but people don&#8217;t stay very long so there is frequent turn over.<a href=\"https:\/\/claudegrandpeyvolcansetglaciers.com\/2023\/07\/15\/stationnement-payant-sur-la-plage-de-reynisfjara-islande-parking-fee-for-reynisfjara-beach-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/icelandmonitor.mbl.is\/news\/news\/2023\/07\/14\/facility_fee_at_reynisfjara_black_beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-TBsWFZK\/1\/Cf6xfRj3NDqCHgJg6RZhPSPmTMGpvnLLSfBQxRW6p\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2128-L.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisfjrara parking lot\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reynisfjrara parking lot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Useful_tips_duration_schedules_difficulties%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Useful tips: duration, schedules, difficulties&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best time to visit, opening hours and prices<\/h3>\n\n<p>To avoid the crowds, we recommend visiting at the beginning or end of the day.<br\/>To look at cliffs or rock formations, you look east.<br\/>But remember that days can be short in winter!<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Length of visit and main difficulties<\/h3>\n\n<p>Allow at least 20min, but more when you&#8217;re mesmerized by the view.<br\/>Access to the beach from the parking lot is easy and fairly flat.<\/p>\n\n<p>Be careful, with snow and ice on the ground, it can be slippery. We recommend you always carry cleats with you to add to your shoes.  <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/what-to-bring-iceland-winter-our-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our article on winter packing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The likelihood of needing crampons at this beach is easier, but for safety&#8217;s sake, we&#8217;ll mention it.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visiting with children<\/h3>\n\n<p>Be careful, the waves can be dangerous. We&#8217;ll tell you more, plus pas!<br\/>Keep an eye on your children, and your most distracted adults!<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-PfXpLWr\/2\/Czv6fbLnw68JL96XrdPHZbmHV3ZmNQRX3qN8FBrrH\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2130-L.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurant in Reynisfjara\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catering<\/h3>\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a caf\u00e9\/snack bar right next to the parking lot.<br\/>Alternatively, the city of Vik is only 15 minutes away.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\" style=\"padding-top:10px\">UNFORGETTABLE ACTIVITIES IN <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\"> winter<\/span> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+winter+ice+cave&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Visit an ice cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+winter+glacier+hike&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Glacier hiking<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/s\/?q=iceland+whale+watching&amp;searchSource=3&amp;partner_id=R3GYW4V&amp;cmp=iceland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">Whale watching<\/a> (from Reykjavik, Husavik or Akureyri)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ville-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Jokulsarlon\/Blue-ice-cave\/i-46mXBBx\/1\/C87JBB8LhkDnd8m3CHST8wQkDNjkZL4xTSQ8RPfxp\/S\/Jokulsarlon_ice_Caves_Iceland-3750-S.jpg\" alt=\"ice cave in Iceland\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beware_the_waves\"><\/span>Beware the waves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-L9fhLDt\/1\/CWZrTJk5KkXS8kngpBW5PgZn4GXSkxrCcZnSh377z\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2132-L.jpg\" alt=\"understanding the danger\" style=\"width:702px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Before showing you the beauty of the place, let&#8217;s start by warning you of the danger.<br\/>If you stay away from the water line, don&#8217;t worry, there&#8217;s no danger. Follow the instructions!<br\/>Not like the person in the photo below, who got his feet very wet.<br\/>No matter how many times you warn people, they just won&#8217;t listen&#8230;<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-W6b44jW\/1\/7SPvgD3sqXgFqWrgWn5wBV9FxQS5S2cKMJnfKpLF\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-3637-L.jpg\" alt=\"dangerous waves\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The waves on Reynisfjara&#8217;s black sand beach represent a major and potentially fatal hazard (causing drowning) due to the phenomenon known as &#8220;sneaker waves&#8221;. These are disproportionate waves that appear without warning after a series of smaller waves.<br\/>What&#8217;s more, the steep slope of the beach creates a powerful undertow, further amplifying the force of the waves.<\/p>\n\n<p>So stay well away from the water&#8217;s edge, even if the waves don&#8217;t seem to get any higher for a while!<br\/>If the sand is so black, it&#8217;s because it&#8217;s frequently wet!<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reynifjara_black_sand_beach\"><\/span>Reynifjara black sand beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-9KP2sFn\/1\/FGqpGZztMNXTPHXtTpcQBJVQ7PxLtGFfxdHLRHfrg\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-3642-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Now you have all the cards to enjoy the place.<br\/>Formed by the erosion of volcanic rock and cooled lava, the sand takes on a deep black hue.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-3tJWCMp\/1\/C5H8StMBghKmGS9SvSkJj6DhCDQ8R4Q5JsG3xQVks\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2168-L.jpg\" alt=\"long sandy beach\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The beach is 3 km long<br\/>In winter, black stands out even more with the contrast of white snow.<br\/>Reynisfjara is a place of immense power, where waves crash against the shore with thunderous force, shooting plumes of white spray into the air. And yet, in the midst of all this force, the black sand beach offers moments of calm and serenity.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cave_and_basalt_columns\"><\/span>The cave and basalt columns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-FSjgsqD\/1\/D2bL6jsmVDnWHMZChrT3NVj7mkRxL6c5GPmW2n2N3\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-3627-L.jpg\" alt=\"The cave and basalt columns\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>In addition to the black sand found on other Icelandic beaches, Reynsifjara is also a magnet for visitors with its H\u00e1lsanefshellir cave and remarkable basalt column formations on the cliffs.<br\/>You find yourself at the foot of an imposing wall of hexagonal basalt columns, perfectly formed by the cooling of lava flows from ancient volcanic eruptions. Some are over 20m high.<br\/>They lean in different directions, shaped by nature.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marine_pillars\"><\/span>Marine pillars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-qjDQ4jM\/1\/RT5Sj8p3RgG53kRnhdx9Hhf2Lw8PTRNBv2fX5RLB\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2147-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The rock formations in the water off Reynisfjara beach are also a sight to behold. Overlooking the breaking waves, these columns, Reynisdrangar, the tallest reaches 66 metres and has 3 peaks.<br\/>These rocks were once part of the coastal cliffs before being sculpted by the relentless force of the Atlantic waves over millions of years.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-nBzPqXM\/1\/CpPCJz4CszMkDfbfdDcZFhgg4kZpkTtm8Gk9xhwxZ\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2167-L.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>These rock formations are not only visually fascinating, they are also surrounded by legends in Icelandic folklore. They tell tales of trolls turned to stone by the rising sun.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reyniskirkja_Church\"><\/span>Reyniskirkja Church<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Reynisfjara\/i-2VbG9js\/1\/DfwDKz5QsnfPdrfbHXhZDPGXt4mLxzq79nN3pqgnD\/L\/Reynisfjara_Black_Beach_Iceland-2126-L.jpg\" alt=\"Reynisfjara Church\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Along the access road to the beach, note the small Reyniskirkja church. The design is simple yet elegant, typical of Iceland.<br\/>Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the church&#8217;s white exterior and red-tiled roof are a lovely focal point in a black-and-white landscape.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why can&#8217;t you swim at Reynisfjara?<\/h3>\n\n<p>Swimming or even paddling on Reynisfjara beach is extremely dangerous and forbidden due to the powerful waves that can suddenly rise very high on the shore and carry people out to sea.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What precautions should I take in Reynisfjara?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The main precautions to take are to stay well clear of the waterline, never climb on rocks close to shore, and obey all warning signs.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\"><span>PLAN<\/span> YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">iceland<\/span> IN WINTER<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/landscape-iceland-winter-panorama-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iceland&#8217;s winter landscapes<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-iceland-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best things to do in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfalls-iceland-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The most beautiful waterfalls<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-tours-caves-ice-iceland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ice caves<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-excursions-from-reykjavik-winter-day-trips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best excursions from Reykjavik<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Snaefellsnes\/Arnarstapi\/i-NFX9vCN\/1\/FdwFVJfh4wdx6pTCBdg5vVLNBJf4xph6CrQjkvWvp\/S\/Arnarstapi_Iceland-5203-S.jpg\" alt=\"Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>Getting around (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/renting-car-iceland-tips-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to rent a car in Iceland<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/driving-iceland-winter-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winter driving tips<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/where-to-stay-iceland-winter-best-places-hotels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to stay in Iceland in winter<\/a><br\/>Itineraries: 3 days &#8211; 4 days &#8211; 5 days &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-island-winter-one-week-itinerary-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1 week<\/a> &#8211; 10 days (to come)<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/Driving\/i-gNPz6JD\/1\/CGfmHQKPwKJcrdGBLqMjkqvmgRwW8fC8FGFKRWX3n\/S\/South_Coast_ring_road_Iceland-2099-S.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Iceland in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/visit-reykjavik-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reykjavik in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-golden-circle-winter-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Golden Circle in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-iceland-south-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South coast in winter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\"><br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/things-to-do-snaefellsnes-winter-attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snaefellsnes in winter<\/a><br\/>Silver Circle in winter (coming soon)<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/lake-myvatn-winter-things-to-do\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Myvatn in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/iceland-eastern-fjords-winter-highlights\/\">Eastern Fjords in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/waterfall-seljalandsfoss-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seljalandsfoss in winter<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/iceland-lovers.com\/en\/jokulsarlon-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jokulsarlon in winter<\/a><br\/><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Iceland\/Winter\/South-Coast-in-Winter\/Skogafoss-Winter\/i-DnzSqr9\/1\/CCWLWFQzNvbCRFMCHkPxzrqHGtsv2GGdfgBrm6thq\/S\/Waterfall_Skogafoss_Iceland-3620-S.jpg\" alt=\"Skogafoss in winter\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE MADE THE TRIP AND WROTE THE ARTICLE \n<\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Iceland&#8217;s most famous black sand beach. Near Vik, Reynisfjara in winter is an enchanting place to admire the work of nature!Here are some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit and have a wonderful time! Why visit Reynisfjara Is Reynisfjara worth a visit? Our opinion: Reynisfjara is definitely worth a visit for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":729,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-743","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-winter","8":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Reynisfjara black sand beach in winter (Iceland): tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"All our tips for visiting Reynisfjara&#039;s black sand beach in winter (Iceland) with its basalt 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