Breiðamerkursandur

4.8creator rating

BeachFree

Open now until 24:00

Diamond Beach, 781, Iceland

About

A black sand beach where icebergs from the nearby glacier lagoon wash ashore to sparkle against the dark volcanic ground. It feels surreal, stark, and uniquely beautiful in the daylight.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • Icebergs scattered on black sand
  • Located across from Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Free access to the beach
  • Parking fee of 1,040 ISK per car

Details

Hours
Mon–Sun00:00–24:00
Address
Diamond Beach, 781, Iceland
Coordinates
64.04433, -16.17766

Good to know

Breiðamerkursandur is a beach in Iceland. A black sand beach where icebergs from the nearby glacier lagoon wash ashore to sparkle against the dark volcanic ground. It feels surreal, stark, and uniquely beautiful in the daylight.

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