A jagged mountain above a black sand peninsula.
Vestrahorn is a dramatic, sharp peaked mountain rising straight from the black sands of the Stokksnes peninsula near Hofn.
Its reflection in the wet sand and grassy dunes makes it one of Iceland's most rewarding photography spots.
South Iceland unfolds along the ring road east of Reykjavik, one of the easiest and most rewarding self drives in the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A jagged mountain rising from the shore.
Mirror images in the wet black sand.
Dunes and a Viking film set nearby.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Vestrahorn (Stokksnes) is in South Iceland, Iceland. It is on the Stokksnes peninsula near Hofn in southeast Iceland.
Vestrahorn is known for its sharp peaks, black sand reflections, grassy dunes and a Viking film set on the Stokksnes peninsula.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 to 2 hours here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.