- Free to visit
- Paid parking
- WC at the car park

Plane Wreck
Eyvindarholt

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

A quick, free stop on the South Coast.

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.

MEET THE HERD VIEW LOCATION

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.

Read the story

Summer

Green fields. Open skies. Easy access

Northern Lights

Aurora dancing over history

Winter

Snow, wind, and stark beauty

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.

Explore the Surroundings

Eyvindarholt Plane Wreck

Reviews

Foodietraveller - April 2025

The plane wreck offers an incredibly romantic setting

Especially with the backdrop of sunset and snow, it’s truly captivating.

Alexandra - July 2025

The wreck is preserved much better than the famous Solheimasandur wreck

Access is very easy compared to Solheimasandur as well, with a good road and a parking lot just about 20 meters from the wreck.

Martin - MAY 2025

This place is highly recommended and is a perfect spot for photographers, nature lovers, or anyone seeking peace and quiet.

The combination of mountains, rivers, open skies, fields, and horses makes the area special.

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.