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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 11 MIN

Vík: The Village That Hosts the World

from Iceland Travel Podcast with Katrín Jónsdóttir · host Katrín Jónsdóttir

Katrín spends her fourth day in Vík exploring the village's dual life as a working community and tourist hub, from the black sand beach to the puffin cliffs at Dyrhólaey, and reflects on what it means to live in a place that the whole country passes through. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Iceland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Iceland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Iceland Travel Podcast with Katrín Jónsdóttir. Katrín Jónsdóttir is in Vik, Iceland. Places in this episode: Vík, Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach, Reynisdrangar, Dyrhólaey, Mineral Shed Museum, Víkurkirkja, SKOOL BEANS, The Soup Company. Covered: Vík village life, Black sand beach safety, Puffin watching, Volcano risk, Local food and costs. Chapters:00:00 Vík01:38 Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach04:00 Dyrhólaey05:41 Mineral Shed Museum07:31 Víkurkirkja08:23 Smiðjan Brugghús09:17 The Barn A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #VikIceland #BlackSandBeach #Dyrholaey #Puffins #KatlaVolcano #IcelandTravel #SouthCoastIceland #RingRoad #Vikurkirkja #MineralShed #SkoolBeans #SmidjanBrugghus #IcelandVillage #GlacierCountry #TravelTips #IcelandEssentials https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/iceland/

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