Top Tourist Attractions in Southern Region

Geysir

Historic geothermal geyser known for its eruptions and geothermal activity within a notable hot springs area.

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Gullfoss Viewing Platform

Scenic viewpoint overlooking a two-tiered waterfall and canyon, accessible and free to the public.

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Kerið

Volcanic crater lake featuring vivid blue water and distinctive red volcanic rock with walking paths encircling the crater.

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Reynisfjara Beach

Black sand beach known for its striking basalt sea stacks, caves, and coastal views. Part of a UNESCO geological reserve with notable volcanic sand formations.

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DC-3 Plane Wreck

Abandoned U.S. Navy DC-3 aircraft wreck lies on a black sand beach, known for its striking and surreal appearance. The site features a relatively intact fuselage set against a dramatic Icelandic landscape.

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Fjadrargljufur Canyon

Scenic canyon with steep walls, a winding river, and a waterfall visible from an observation platform. Known for its geological significance and hiking opportunities.

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Bruarfoss Waterfall

Waterfall in a spring-fed river surrounded by dense birch shrubbery, notable for its striking blue waters.

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Secret Lagoon

Natural geothermal hot spring pool featuring warm, sulfur-rich waters and outdoor baths with historic significance.

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Öxarárfoss

Öxarárfoss is a waterfall in Þingvellir National Park, Iceland. It flows from the river Öxará over the Almannagjá.

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Strokkur

Active geyser erupting every 5 to 15 minutes with water fountains reaching up to 40 meters high. Located within a geothermal area, it is known for frequent and reliable eruptions.

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Split Mound Cave

Located near the town of Thorlakshofn, this lava tube is often decorated with ice, thanks to the cold air that gets trapped in here.

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Reykjadalur

A hiking area featuring natural hot baths in a scenic valley north of Hveragerði.

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Gljufrafoss

A 40-meter waterfall partially hidden within a short canyon, accessible by trail and staircase.

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Silfra Diving

Silfra is a rift formed in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge – the divergent tectonic boundary between the North American and Eurasian plates – and is…

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Dyrhólaey

Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland, is a small promontory located on the south coast of Iceland, not far from the village…

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Brúarhlöð

A canyon with rapids of the Hvítá river. Popular for jumping off the cliffs and its rock formations.

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Ófærufoss Waterfall

Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.

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Gjain

Gjáin is a small valley with small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures situated in Þjórsárdalur in the south of Iceland.

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