Southern Peninsula Travel Guide

Iceland

A geothermal spa with multiple pools, a wooden bridge, and a modern building in the background.
A spacious cafe with large windows and a brick wall.
A geothermal spa with two people in the water, surrounded by a rocky landscape and a mountain in the background.
A geothermal hot spring with clear turquoise water, surrounded by rocky terrain and a mountainous backdrop.
A geothermal spa with a pool, seating areas, and modern architecture.

Popular cities in Southern Peninsula

A geothermal pool with clear blue water, surrounded by rocky terrain and mountains.
Grindavik
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Northern lights
Trip time! Discover the northern lights, local cuisine and sightseeing in relaxing Grindavik.

Reasons to visit

  • Blue Lagoon
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A yellow lighthouse on a grassy cliff overlooking the ocean.
Reykjanesbær
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Walking
Trip time! Discover the museums and local cuisine in Reykjanesbær.
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A snowy mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and a clear blue sky.
Suðurnesjabær
Head to sights like Garður Lighthouse and Old Garður Lighthouse as you discover Suðurnesjabær.
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A coastal landscape with rocky terrain, a body of water, and a distant mountain under a partly cloudy sky.
Vogar
Check out Blue Lagoon—just one of the popular sights to explore around Vogar.
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A road with a guardrail, a mountain range, and a partly cloudy sky with sunlight breaking through.
Thorkotlustadir
Head to sights like Hópsnes Lighthouse as you discover the local area in Thorkotlustadir.
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Svartsengi
Svartsengi
Check out Blue Lagoon—just one of the popular sights to explore around Svartsengi.
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Stay near popular Southern Peninsula attractions

Blue Lagoon

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Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.
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