Southern Region Travel Guide

Iceland

Southern Region
Gullfoss Waterfall which includes a river or creek, a gorge or canyon and mist or fog
Dyrholaey which includes a lighthouse and general coastal views
Black Beach showing rocky coastline
Gullfoss Waterfall featuring mist or fog, a cascade and landscape views

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Skogar which includes a cascade as well as a large group of people
Rangárþing eystra
Head to sights like Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss as you discover Rangárþing eystra.

Reasons to visit

  • Skogafoss
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Eyjafjallajokull
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Laugarvatn featuring snow and mountains
Bláskógabyggd
Venture to sights like Gullfoss and Great Geysir as you discover Bláskógabyggd.

Reasons to visit

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir Hot Springs
  • Laugarvatn Fontana
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Dyrholaey featuring 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
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Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Kirkjubaejarklaustur
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Northern lights
Quaint Kirkjubaejarklaustur awaits: its glaciers, hiking, dining and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Stjórnarfoss
  • Systrafoss
  • Kirkjugólf
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Selfoss featuring rapids, a cascade and a gorge or canyon
Selfoss
Known for Friendly people, Northern lights and Secluded
Secluded Selfoss awaits: its waterfalls, hiking, adventures and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Kerid Crater
  • Urridafoss Waterfall
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Rangárþing ytra
Rangárþing ytra
Check out the local area in Rangárþing ytra—home to attractions like Hekla Volcano and Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

Reasons to visit

  • Keldur Turf House
  • Lake Frostastdavatn
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