The area is characterized by diverse landscapes that are constantly influenced by the forces of nature.
To the north of Vík lies the Katla volcano that is hidden under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier ice cap which towers over the village. Close by is the infamous Eyjafjallajökull volcano and glacier that made the headlines when its sudden eruption in 2010 paralyzed European air traffic.
The Atlantic Ocean stretches out to the south from Vík. Its powerful waves have hewn some incredible forms from the cliffs. Mention should be made of the distinctive Reynisdrangar sea stacks that protrude out of the sea resembling a three-masted schooner with basalt spars. The impressive Dyrhólaey promontory with natural rock arch and headland is only a few kilometers from Vík.
It is certainly the natural attractions that Mother Earth has bestowed upon Vík that draw large numbers of visitors to the village: one of the most beautiful beaches in the world-the black sand beach at Reynishverfi, the large Mýrdalssandur desert and outwash plain, as well as multifarious colonies of birds including the charming Atlantic Puffin.