Outdoors in Southern Region

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outdoors in Suðurland : the essentials

Waterfalls in Selfoss

Gullfoss Falls

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The famous golden waterfall of Iceland is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the region. It is in the Selfoss area which

Waterfalls in Skógar

Skógafoss Waterfall

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The Skógafoss waterfall is on the south of the island. It is about 25 meters wide and about 60 meters high and is in the middle of

Volcanoes in Selfoss

Geysir

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Seeing the great Geyser in Selfoss in Iceland is a unique experience. It is one of the most visited attractions in the country al

Waterfalls in Selfoss

Seljalandsfoss

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The Seljalandsfoss waterfall is in Iceland, in the southern part of the Nordic island. Very close to the black sand beaches and th

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Nature Reserves in Hveragerði

Þingvellir National Park

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From Reykjavik you can see the three most prominent landmarks of Iceland towards Pingvellir on Ring Road 1, north and then by 36.

Nature Reserves in Hvolsvöllur

Vatnajökull

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The Skaftafell National Park (http://www.Vatnajokulsthjodgardur.Is/) is the largest in Iceland and Europe. The park, equivalent to

Lakes in Laugarvatn

Pingvallavatn Lake

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In Reykjavik, the complete tour of the three most famous places in Iceland starts in the capital (Thingvellir) then continues towa

Waterfalls in Selfoss

Oxafarfoss Fall

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The Oxara Waterfall is situated at one end of the area of Pingvellir Oxara. According to legend, the Althing members diverted the

Volcanoes in Selfoss

Kerid Crater

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After visiting Gullfoss, you head towards the south to Selfoss. In the Grimsnes area, 4 kilometres from highway 35 and 36 crossroa

Cliffs in Vík í Mýrdal

Dyrholaey

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Dyrhólaey is a small peninsula in the south of Iceland, near the town of Vik í Myrdal. It's home to many birds that live on the is

Nature Reserves in Reykholt

Jökulsárlón

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Jokulsarlon Lagoon is a beautiful place. It's a lagoon in which you'll find pieces of ice that have detached from glaciers. The la

Waterfalls in Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Fagrifoss

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Fagrifoss means beautiful waterfall in Icelandic, and the name isn't a bad match. To get there we must leave Kirkjubaerjarklaustur

Nature Reserves in Skógar

Eyjafjallajökull

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If you are going to Iceland during the winter you definitely need a good SUV (and someone who knows how to handle it). We visited

Nature Reserves in Vík í Mýrdal

Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar

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Waterfalls in Skógar

Seljalandfoss Fall

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Lakes in Selfoss

Úlfljótsvatn Lake

The lake is south of the most famous and biggest (Þingvallavatn). This one has something that makes it equally interesting. Ther

Canyons in Laugarvatn

Peningagja Canyon

It is worth taking your time to visit Pingvellir. There are lots of places to see. One of them is the barrel Peningagjá or pennies

Volcanoes in Heimaey

Eldfell

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Icelandic volcanoes have given travellers some difficulties lately with delays in airports but on the other hand they do give us s

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Activities in Southern Region

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Sólheimajökull: Guided Glacier Hike

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starting from

$98.74

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Raufarhólshellir Lava Tunnel: Underground Expedition

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starting from

$48.92

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Iceland South Coast 2–Day Glacier Hike and Boat Tour

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starting from

$421.34

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Ice Climbing and Glacier Hiking from Reykjavík

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$370.31

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Vik: 1.5–Hour Sólheimajökull Glacier Adventure

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$83.68

The most popular destinations

Selfoss

Kirkjubæjarklaustur

Hvolsvöllur

Skógar

Landmannalaugar