Southern Region

Iceland

South Iceland which includes landscape views, a sunset and a waterfall
South Iceland which includes landscape views, a sunset and a waterfall
Gullfoss Waterfall featuring a gorge or canyon, mist or fog and a river or creek
Dyrholaey featuring a lighthouse and general coastal views
Black Beach featuring rugged coastline

Popular cities in Southern Region

Dyrholaey showing rocky coastline as well as a large group of people
Vik I Myrdal
Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea
Stroll along the volcanic sand of a black beach, climb to the top of the cliffs and enjoy views of stacks and arches on Iceland’s southern coast.

Reasons to visit

  • Black Sand Beach
  • Black Beach
  • Reynisdrangar
We went to ceck on our horses today, it was a beautiful morning and all the horses was fine 🐴❄️😊 #roadtrip #horse #iceland #sunrise
Rangárþing eystra
Venture to sights like Seljalandsfoss and Eyjafjallajokull as you discover Rangárþing eystra.

Reasons to visit

  • Skogafoss
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Eyjafjallajokull
Frostastaðavatn is a lake in the Highlands of Iceland, not far from the famous mountains of Landmannalaugar and the volcano Hekla. Frostastaðavatn is Icelandic for "lake of the frosty place". No frost there in early September, but I can only imagine what it looks like in Winter! Anyone going to Landmannalaugar should definitely make a stop here. The views here and near this location are stunning and otherworldly!
Rangárþing ytra
Check out the local area in Rangárþing ytra—home to attractions like Hekla Volcano and Landmannalaugar.

Reasons to visit

  • Landmannalaugar
  • Lake Frostastdavatn
First day of my first visit to Iceland, after a bleary-eyed 48 hour travel fiasco, we did the Golden Circle tour and stopped at Þingvellir National Park.
Bláskógabyggd
Check out the local area in Bláskógabyggd—home to attractions like Gullfoss and Geysir Hot Springs.

Reasons to visit

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir Hot Springs
Selfoss featuring a cascade, rapids and a gorge or canyon
Selfoss
Known for Friendly people, Northern lights and Secluded
Trek around the mountains, active volcanoes and fjords in the varied terrain surrounding one of southern Iceland’s prominent towns.
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Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Northern lights
Quaint Kirkjubaejarklaustur awaits: its glaciers, hiking, food, and more!

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