Stokksnesʼ rugged terrain has been shaped by natural forces over millions of years, resulting in a landscape that is both awe-inspiring and humbling. Vestrahorn, a towering scree mountain, dominates the skyline, while the Atlantic Oceanʼs crashing waves provide a beautiful contrast to the vast black sand field in front. Stokksnes is a popular location for photographers and filmmakers due to its breathtaking beauty, accessibility, and diversity. From the gravel road that runs parallel to the expansive beach, there are numerous captivating viewpoints. Beautiful sand dunes can be used as a foreground, or you can travel further down the beach to find a vast and desolate scene. The landowners have turned a small Viking village set constructed for a film into a tourist attraction at the base of Mount Vestrahorn. Overall, a fantastic location for filming. Further down the peninsula lies a radar station for the Icelandic coast guard and that area is closed to the public.
Stokksnes
South Coast, Iceland
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Climate
The weather in the South East Coast is known for its unpredictability and harshness. The region experiences a subarctic climate, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The temperature can drop as low as -10°C during winter months at low altitudes. The region is also known for its strong winds and heavy rainfall.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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4.6 kilometer from the main road. After you have got permission to go through the gates to this location you drive 1.6 kilometers along the peninsula, choosing your viewpoint as you like. There is an easy hike with equipment from the road to the beach and within the sand dunes.
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Basecamp and facilities
4.6 kilometers from the main road is the Viking Café that manages this location. There is a small medium parking lot and basic facilities. After you have got permission to enter the location you drive 1 kilometer further and turn left to access a medium/large parking lot for a basecamp. The road lies 1.6 kilometers along the peninsula to the radar station and could be used as a basecamp. At the entrance there is also a farm with fields that could be used. Phone coverage is excellent.
Risk factors
Working in the sand can be tiresome and slow. The mountain is a loose scree mountain and very steep. The waves are treacherous, and the area is notorious for strong southerly and westerly winds.
Visitors
Stokksnes is a popular tourist destination on Iceland’s most travelled route, the south coast. The landowners here run the coffee house and manage this location. You must have a permission to enter, and the location is guarded by a gate.
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