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The Sólheimasandur plane wreck is the rusting shell of a US Navy DC-3 that crash-landed on the black sand plain in 1973, now one of Iceland's most photographed sights. Tours here are arranged by a local travel agency in Iceland.
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The plane ran out of fuel and made a forced landing on the black sand of Sólheimasandur in 1973. Everyone on board survived, and the wreck was left where it landed, gradually becoming a well-known photography spot.
It sits about 4 km from the nearest car park, across a flat black sand plain with no shade or shelter, so the walk (or a shuttle, where available) takes some time and preparation.
There is no charge to view the wreck itself, but there is no vehicle access to the site, so it is a walk on foot or by a shuttle service from the car park.
It is exposed to wind and weather with nothing to break it, so dress for the conditions whatever the forecast looks like from the car park.
About 4 km each way from the car park on Route 1, across flat black sand, so allow at least an hour each way on foot.
No, private vehicles are not allowed on the sand. You walk from the car park or use a shuttle service where available.
There is no fee to view the wreck itself, though a shuttle service, if you choose to use one, is paid separately.
The US Navy DC-3 ran out of fuel in 1973 and made a forced landing on the sand plain. All those on board survived.
Warm, windproof clothing and sturdy shoes, since the sand plain is exposed with no shelter along the way.