This quite little village is home to about 500 people and sits on the coast with views of tall cliffs, filled with sea birds, black sand beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Vik also sits below the Myrdalsjokull glacier and this glacier is located right on top of the Katla volcano.
If the volcano were to ever erupt (the last eruption being in 1918), the city would be flooded and washed away from the melted waters of the glacier. The village's church is located high up on a hill in the village and is believed to be the only area that could survive a flood should it happen. Periodic drills go on in the town, so if ever an eruption happens, people will be able to run to the hills!
The cliffs nearby are home to many types of seabirds, including the well-known puffin. Unfortunately, for us, the cliffs were closed due to puffin breeding season and we were unable to visit or see a cute little.
Out of all of the towns and villages we passed through, Vik was my favorite. Even though there are not many people, it has everything you could need and beautiful views that stretch on for miles.
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ReplyDeleteWow ! Simply beautiful. A perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty. Neither I have heard about this place nor had a visit over there. But I have included it in my bucket list now.
ReplyDeleteCheenu, I had never seen or heard of this village either before going there. It's worth a visit to enjoy its beauty :)
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