Southern Region Travel Guide

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

A coastal scene with a rocky cliff, a beach, and a lighthouse in the distance.
Vik I Myrdal
Known for Dining, Beaches and Sea
Come to Vik I Myrdal and enjoy its beaches, dining and oceanfront.

Reasons to visit

  • Black Sand Beach
  • Black Beach
  • Dyrhólaey
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A waterfall cascading down a steep cliff surrounded by lush green hills.
Rangárþing eystra
Head to sights like Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss as you discover Rangárþing eystra.

Reasons to visit

  • Skogafoss
  • Seljalandsfoss
  • Eyjafjallajokull
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A large crater with a lake surrounded by mountains.
Rangárþing ytra
Check out the local area in Rangárþing ytra—home to attractions like Hekla Volcano and Fjallabak Nature Reserve.

Reasons to visit

  • Landmannalaugar
  • Lake Frostastdavatn
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A large waterfall cascading down a steep cliff.
Bláskógabyggd
Venture to sights like Geysir Hot Springs and Laugarvatn Fontana as you discover Bláskógabyggd.

Reasons to visit

  • Thingvellir National Park
  • Geysir Hot Springs
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A winding road through a barren landscape with distant snow-capped mountains.
Hveragerdi
Known for Rivers, Northern lights and Hot springs
Get away to relaxing Hveragerdi! Enjoy the hot springs, hiking and natural setting.

Reasons to visit

  • Geothermal park
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A large waterfall cascading over a rocky cliff.
Selfoss
Known for Friendly people, Northern lights and Secluded
Secluded Selfoss awaits: its waterfalls, hiking, adventures and more!
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Stay near popular Southern Region attractions

A rugged landscape with a winding river, terraced hills, and a narrow valley.

Landmannalaugar

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Explore the great outdoors at Landmannalaugar, a lovely green space in Rangárþing ytra. Discover the area's glaciers and hot springs.
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