Title: Visit Southern Region: 2026 Travel Guide for Southern Region, Iceland | Expedia.com

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# Southern Region

## Iceland

![South Iceland which includes landscape views, a sunset and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155242/21adb482-6cf3-4510-845f-1f3fc53cece1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![South Iceland which includes landscape views, a sunset and a waterfall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155242/21adb482-6cf3-4510-845f-1f3fc53cece1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Gullfoss Waterfall featuring a gorge or canyon, mist or fog and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062479/6b75ad75-01db-4bad-b15b-892b24b53139.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Dyrholaey featuring a lighthouse and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6155242/b959919d-1760-4a7d-90d1-06130f4da964.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Black Beach featuring rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102104/4d1d882e-8c61-4642-9124-2c261d982fde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

### Popular cities in Southern Region

[Rangárþing eystra

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Venture to sights like Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss as you discover Rangárþing eystra.

## Reasons to visit

- Skogafoss
- Seljalandsfoss
- Eyjafjallajokull

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[Bláskógabyggd

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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
- Laugarvatn Fontana

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[Vik I Myrdal

Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea

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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

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[Kirkjubaejarklaustur

Known for Dining, Friendly people and Northern lights

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Quaint Kirkjubaejarklaustur awaits: its glaciers, hiking, bars, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Stjórnarfoss
- Kirkjugólf
- Systrafoss

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[Selfoss

Known for Friendly people, Northern lights and Secluded

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Trek around the mountains, active volcanoes and fjords in the varied terrain surrounding one of southern Iceland’s prominent towns.

## Reasons to visit

- Kerid Crater
- Urridafoss Waterfall

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[Rangárþing ytra

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Check out the local area in Rangárþing ytra—home to attractions like Hekla Volcano and Landmannalaugar.

## Reasons to visit

- Keldur Turf House
- Lake Frostastdavatn

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## Cities in Southern Region

![Dyrholaey showing rocky coastline as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130429/2cdbeccb-1a51-4e89-a705-8af44fe4d3d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Vik I Myrdal

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.

![Selfoss featuring a cascade, rapids and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6024942/33077546-b3d8-49b3-b3a7-ef65d90d9a63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Selfoss

Trek around the mountains, active volcanoes and fjords in the varied terrain surrounding one of southern Iceland’s prominent towns.

![Thingvellir National Park which includes tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062477/de2a8af8-a6ba-45a3-a791-7e88f4977b64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hveragerdi

Learn about Iceland’s political history in the national park, bathe in a steamy river and see the rift where continents drift apart.

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