Southern Region

Iceland

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

Popular cities in Southern Region

Dyrholaey which includes 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
Laugarvatn showing mountains and snow
Bláskógabyggd
Venture to sights like Gullfoss and Great Geysir as you discover Bláskógabyggd.

Reasons to visit

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

Reasons to visit

  • Stjórnarfoss
  • Kirkjugólf
Rangárþing ytra
Rangárþing ytra
Check out the local area in Rangárþing ytra—home to attractions like Hekla Volcano and Fjallabak Nature Reserve.