Wild & scenic
Stokksnes
Vestrahorn, Iceland · 🇮🇸 Iceland
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A black-sand headland where tufted dunes and mirror pools reflect the jagged spires of the Vestrahorn massif.
In season the water at Stokksnes (Vestrahorn, Iceland, Iceland) reaches about 11°C. Best months: Year-round.
Open Stokksnes on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~11°C in the warm season
- Water
- Cold, restless Atlantic grey-blue
- Sand
- Jet-black volcanic sand and dunes
- Swimming
- Frigid; a place to photograph, not swim
- Best time to visit
- Year-round
- Setting
- A black-sand headland mirroring the jagged Vestrahorn massif
- Beach type
- Wild & scenic
- Region
- Europe
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Stokksnes: frequently asked questions
Where is Stokksnes?
Stokksnes is at Vestrahorn, on the coast of Iceland.
What is the sea temperature at Stokksnes?
In the warm season the sea at Stokksnes reaches about 11°C. Cold, restless Atlantic grey-blue.
When is the best time to visit Stokksnes?
The best time to visit Stokksnes is Year-round.
What kind of sand does Stokksnes have?
Stokksnes has jet-black volcanic sand and dunes.
Is Stokksnes good for swimming?
Frigid; a place to photograph, not swim.
Photo: Eric Kilby (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source
