The notebook of South coast of Iceland
Go where the days smell of salt.
Cascades, black beaches, cliffs and glaciers are linked between Hvolsvöllur and Vík.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 6 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Coast · Mountain · Nature · Volcano
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
South coast of Iceland
Cascades, black beaches, cliffs and glaciers are linked between Hvolsvöllur and Vík.
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and Reynisfjara give the most telling landmarks of the Southern Coast of Iceland. Together, they form a destination where the coastline, mountain reliefs, natural spaces and volcanic landscapes meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 3 to 6 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Seljalandsfoss
- Skógafoss
- Reynisfjara
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss falls from an old sea cliff into a curtain of fine water. A trail passes behind the waterfall when conditions permit, with abundant sprays and slippery soil.
Remarkable location
Katla
Katla sleeps under the cap of Mýrdalsjökull, above the black plains and the glacial tongues of the South Icelandic coast. The volcano is discovered mainly by its associated landscapes: framed ice caves, moraines, grey torrents and roads subject to weather and volcanic warnings.
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Skógafoss
Skógafoss forms a powerful water wall at the end of a green valley. The staircase leads above the fall and from a path marked by other waterfalls, while the foot often offers rainbows and sprays.
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Reynisfjara
Reynisfjara combines black sand, basaltic organs and rock needles beaten by the Atlantic. The beauty of the site must never make you forget its dangerous waves: you must stay far away from the water and follow the warnings on site.
Practical tips
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