Southern Region

Iceland

A waterfall cascading down a cliff into a valley with a river flowing through it.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a river.
A lighthouse with a red top, white walls, and a small door.
A rocky shoreline with large boulders and a calm sea.
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff into a river.

Popular cities in Southern Region

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

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

  • Landmannalaugar
  • Lake Frostastdavatn
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Bláskógabyggd
Check out the local area in Bláskógabyggd—home to attractions like Geysir Hot Springs and Strokkur.

Reasons to visit

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir Hot Springs
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Skaftárhreppur
Head to sights like Vatnajokull and Vatnajökull National Park as you discover Skaftárhreppur.

Reasons to visit

  • Fjarðrárgljúfur
  • Myrdalsjokull Glacier
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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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Stay near popular Southern Region attractions

A coastal landscape with a prominent green hill, a rocky cliff, and distinctive rock formations in the sea.

Black Sand Beach

9.8/10 (1,665 reviews)
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Black Sand Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vik I Myrdal. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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