Southern Iceland
What to See and Do in Southern Iceland
I love Southern Iceland for its dramatic and unusual appearance. It is like nothing you have ever seen. Jaw dropping and awe inspiring. If the weather allows, spend time at these places. Let the images burn into your memories and be swept away by the sheer beauty of it all.
- Skogafoss
- Skogasafn miniature museum of Iceland turf houses
- Solheimajokull Glacier
- Dyrholaey
- Reynisfjara Beach
- Black sand beach
- Reynisdrangar sea stacks
- Basalt sea stacks
- Reynisfjall mountain
- Laufskalavarda - Lava Field
What Kids Will Love about Southern Iceland
All of the above and:
- Skipping rocks on the streams near Skogafoss
- Walking close to Skogafoss Waterfall and looking for rainbows
- Hiking to Solheimajokull Glacier
- Walking and running at Reynisfjara (Please have kids stay away from the water, sneak waves can come with no warning and have become deadly).
- Digging in the rocks at Reynisfjara beach.
- Feeling the Basalt Columns
- Climbing rocks by the beach
- Adding a lava rock to the piles of rocks for good luck at Laufskalavarda
Where to Eat in Southern Iceland
Eat
Gallery Pizza (Hvolsvollur) - Great Pizza and good prices.
Lava Centre - If you are visiting the Lava Centre around lunch time, they have a great restaurant with delicious options.