As you drive up to Dyrhólaey, you’ll notice that the road isn’t well paved – there are pot holes everywhere! But don’t let that deter you from driving to the top in any type of car, just be careful and find ways to avoid them. We were lucky enough to see a wild horse on our drive up, close to the main road, and hope you get the chance to see one too! This isn’t a highly frequented attraction, so the parking lot isn’t very big or full, but it is completely worth the visit to see the expansive views of south Iceland.
It’s important to note that, since the area is very high up and unprotected by the wind, there can be huge gusts of wind that can push you from where you’re standing. Because of this, please be careful and really hold onto your car doors when getting in and out of your vehicle. We’ve heard that, in some cases, if people don’t have a hold on their doors and a gust of wind comes, the door of the vehicle can bend backwards and overextend – damaging the hinges of the door. So be careful, especially at this attraction. Additionally, we’d also recommend not standing too closely to the edges as you’re walking around the path for safety reasons.