1973 US Navy C-117D Sólheimasandur Crash

1973 US Navy C-117D Sólheimasandur Crash is a tourist attraction, one of the Abandoned Places in Skeiðiflötur, Iceland. It is located: 431 km from Hafnarfjörður, 435 km from Kópavogur, 436 km from Reykjavik.

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Location

, N63°27'32", W19°21'53". Get directions

Open hours
  • Fri 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Sun Noon–8:00 PM
  • Mon 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Tue 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

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Colton Groves
june 1 2016.
The local land owners blocked the path to drive on so you'll have to trek roughly 2.25 miles and about 50 mins one way. So just over hour and a half round trip not including stopping. Worth it though.
Jonathan Percy
november 11 2014.
There are markers on the black sand/rocks that you can follow all the way to the wreckage. Best to use a 4X4. You won't see the plane until you are practically there.
Magaly
september 15 2015.
Really easy to find. Driving from Vík to Reykjavik, it's before the one way bridge, look for a gate on the left side. If not driving a 4x4, it's a 30 minute worthy walk from the road.
Robbie Watson
january 29 2020.
Great place to visit for the barren scenery and wrecked plane. If arriving by the bus, make sure you get off quickly/first and get your photos in before the Chinese get to it!
George M.
march 9 2016.
If you don't have a 4WD car, leave it by the main road and be prepared for a 45 minute hike on an otherworldly moonscape. You can even walk down the beach if you have the time after reaching the plane
John Breznen
september 22 2017.
Very unique experience all around. Highly recommend finding a tour to rent bikes rather than walk!
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Sat 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
Sun Noon–8:00 PM
Mon 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tue 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

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