Naturally Erupted Elephant Rock in Heimaey, Iceland
This natural rock formation off the coast of Iceland, impresses the travelers. It seems as though gigantic elephant came to the shore of Heimaey island, to quench his thirst. The enormous shape appears to be formed from basalt rock, that gives a surface appearance of wrinkled elephant skin.
– via thisiscolossal.com
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Elephant Rock (Fíllinn), Dalfell, Heimaey, Westman Islands, Iceland
- Coordinates
- 63.4393056, -20.3111972
- Access
- The official island guide describes close views by boat and a view from the golf-course area. Ask locally which public land route is appropriate; the map pin is the cliff, not a visitor path. Do not cross the working golf course or approach the cliff edge without an authorized route.
- Location checked
- 2026-09-26
- Facts checked
- 2026-09-26
Map marks the area, not a visitor entrance.
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