Wonderguide by
Hilmar Þór Norðfjörð
South Coast of Iceland
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Golden Circle
One of the most popular drive in Iceland as it is close to Reykjavik and doable in one day - although one could easily spend several days alone exploring this incredible sights. Here are a few articles, experiences and points of interest we recommend you checking out while planning your trip.
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Waterfalls
Just a few of the most spectacular waterfalls you might want to stop by at during your drive around the south coast.
Hot Springs
Iceland is well known for its spectacular natural hot springs, some of which have been modernized while others are still entirely natural and off the grid. Here are a few great ones which are accessible in South of Iceland.
Glaciers
All of Iceland's largest glaciers are located on or near the South Coast. North of Gullfoss, you will find the northeastern edge of Langjokull and on southernmost part of Iceland you will encounter Eyjafjallajokull, Myrdalsjokull and all of their outlet glaciers. Vatnajokull is in the southeast.
Points of Interest
These are some of our favorite stops along the South Coast.
Local Restaurants
We have collected a few small local and cozy restaurants we recommend along the Southern coast.
Wonderguide map
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- Gullfoss Falls
- Geysir
- Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss Falls
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Gljúfrabúi
- Secret Lagoon Hot Spring
- Laugarvatn Fontana
- Hrunalaug
- Sólheimajökull
- Mýrdalsjökull
- Langjökull
- Reynisdrangar
- Solheimasandur Plane Wreck
- Dyrhólaey
- Efstidalur II - Kaffihús/ísbúð
- Midgard Base Camp & Restaurant
- Tryggvaskáli
- Restaurant Geysir Glima
- Restaurant Sudur Vik
- Fjorubordid Restaurant
- Systrakaffi
- Minilik Restaurant
