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South Coast

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South Coast

The most spectacular coastal route in Europe: From Reykjavík, waterfalls, black beaches, glaciers, and the magical Jökulsárlón ice lagoon line up like pearls on a string — a road trip of superlatives.

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The South Coast — Overview

The route from Reykjavík along the Ring Road (Route 1) to the east is Iceland's most traveled and most spectacular rout

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Seljalandsfoss★★★

The Waterfall You Can Walk Behind The Seljalandsfoss plunges 60 meters from a former sea cliff into a basin — and the s

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Skógafoss★★★

The Wall of Water The Skógafoss is a 25-meter wide, 60-meter high wall of water — mighty, thundering, majestic. It is l

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Reynisfjara — Black Beach★★★

The World's Most Dramatic Beach Reynisfjara is not a beach for swimming — it is a natural spectacle . Coal-black volcan

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Vík & Dyrhólaey★★

Vík í Mýrdal Vík is the southernmost place in Iceland (population: approx. 750) and the rainiest place on the island (o

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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon★★

Iceland's Most Beautiful Canyon The Fjaðrárgljúfur (pronounced approximately: "Fjathrau-gljuufur") is a 2 km long, up t

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Skaftafell & Svartifoss★★★

At the Foot of the Vatnajökull The Skaftafell National Park (since 2008 part of the Vatnajökull National Park) lies at

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Jökulsárlón — Glacier Lagoon★★★

Iceland's Most Magical Place The Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon is breathtakingly beautiful and simultaneously a testament

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Diamond Beach & Glacier Hike★★★

Diamond Beach Directly opposite the Jökulsárlón Lagoon, on the other side of the Ring Road bridge, lies Diamond Beach —

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Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar)★★

Volcanic Island off the South Coast The Westman Islands (Vestmannaeyjar) are a group of 15 islands and 30 rock spires o

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Practical Tips South Coast

Accommodations Along the South Coast Location Distance from Reykjavík Options Budget/Night Hella/Hvolsvöllur 110 km Gue

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