Paid parking
- WC at the car park

Plane Wreck
Eyvindarholt

See an authentic DC-3 wreck in dramatic Icelandic scenery.

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Meet five friendly Icelandic horses

Horses on site

Just next to the Plane Wreck area you’ll find our gentle herd. You’re welcome to walk to the fence, offer small pieces of bread, and give them a friendly pat — please be calm and respectful.

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The Story

How the DC-3 ended up at Eyvindarholt

Raw Icelandic nature meets an aircraft with a past. Learn where this DC-3 came from, why it rests here, and what makes it a worthy alternative to Sólheimasandur.

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A DC-3 that refused to disappear

This Douglas DC-3 aircraft first took to the skies in 1944 and later served the United States Navy in Iceland. After decades of work, an accident in 1969 ended its flying days — but not its story.

Places to visit near Eyvindarholt

There are many beautiful places near Eyvindarholt plane wreck. You can find waterfalls, black beaches, volcanoes, mountains, glaciers and many other places within an hour's drive from our location.

Places to visit near Eyvindarholt

There are many beautiful places near Eyvindarholt plane wreck. You can find waterfalls, black beaches, volcanoes, mountains, glaciers and many other places within an hour's drive from our location.

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Eyvindarholt Parking

  • Guaranteed space for your chosen time
  • Open 24/7, year-round
  • WC at the car park
  • Paid parking

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Only minutes from Seljalandsfoss & Gljúfrabúi

Right off Iceland’s South Coast Route 1

The DC-3 Airplane Wreck at Eyvindarholt is located directly along Iceland’s main South Coast road. Easy parking, easy access, and a perfect stop between Reykjavík and Vík.