Kálfshamarsvík
Remote coastal cove famous for geometric basalt columns, a lighthouse and the remains of an abandoned fishing settlement.
About Kálfshamarsvík
Kálfshamarsvík is one of the standout attractions of the Skagi Peninsula. Beautiful basalt formations line the shore, while traces of a fishing community that once numbered around 100 residents survive near the modern lighthouse.
Our practical tips
✓Walk beyond the first viewpoint so you see both the basalt formations and remains of the old settlement.
✓The lighthouse and basalt shore work particularly well together for photography.
✓Allow extra driving time because this is considerably more remote than the Ring Road.
Getting there and visiting
Access
Reached from Road 745. The road is remote and seasonal conditions can make travel difficult outside summer.
Walking
Short walk through the former settlement towards the coast and lighthouse