Things to Do in South Iceland
Iceland is a country full of geological contrasts and they are best visible in the South, where geothermal heat meets glacial cold.
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Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Skaftafell
South Iceland
Skaftafellsstofa is an information and education centre where visitors can find answers to their questions about the Skaftafell area, along with information about hiking trails, accommodation and nearby recreational options. The centre has
Hiking Tours - HikingCamping+4Vakinn certified
Glacier Adventure
South Iceland
GLACIER ADVENTURE Glacier Adventure is a small family-run local company. Guiding is our passion and our life revolves around Europe’s largest glacier, Vatnajökull. All of our tours are operated on, under, and around the glacier. Glacier Adv
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Arctic Adventures
South Iceland
Arctic Adventures is a premier provider of recreational tours in Iceland, with a vast selection of trips and activities available throughout the country. The company offers glacier walks, ice cave tours, diving and surface diving in Silfra,
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Glacier Guides
South Iceland
At Glacier Guides in Iceland our goal is to exceed our guests expectations by providing an extraordinary experience in an informative and personal way. Our team of dedicated, professional guides combines their wealth of mountain knowledge a
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Laugarvatn Fontana
South Iceland
Laugarvatn Fontana is the place for relaxation and an authentic Icelandic experience. Soak in the warm geothermal pools and get energized in the natural steam rooms, with the hot spring bubbling right below you. Laugarvatn Fontana is locate
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Ice Adventure / Glacier Jeeps
South Iceland
Since 1994 we have offered exciting super jeep and snowmobile tours on Europe´s largest glacier, Vatnajökull . We pick you up from Vagnsstaðir and start our magnificent drive towards the glacier, we will see location spots from movies that
Day ToursHiking Tours - Hiking+5Vakinn certified
Reykjavik Excursions
The Highlands
Reykjavik Excursions by Icelandia offers a wide variety of day tours, enabling travelers to visit and experience many of the most stunning and exotic places in Iceland: The Blue Lagoon, Northern Lights tours, the Golden Circle, national par
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Eldhestar - Volcano Horses
South Iceland
At Eldhestar we have developed our activities since 1986 to combine pleasure, comfort and adventure in a way respecting nature. Our farm is located in the heart of Iceland’s south-western countryside, only 30 minutes´ drive from Reykjavík.
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Friðheimar
South Iceland
Food Experience In Friðheimar we create a pleasant Food Experience for our guests where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants, as the restaurant is located inside the greenhouse. Enjoy the special experience of entering a greenhouse with
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Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
South Iceland
Skaftárstofa is the Vatnajökull National Park visitors center, located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur at Sönghóll by road number 1. It also serves as an information center for the municipality of Skaftárhreppur, and visitors have the option to se
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The Quake 2008
South Iceland
Quake 2008 Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008. A powerful earthquake (6, 3 Richter scale) struck the Southern part of Iceland at 15:45 on the 29th of May in 2008. The epicenter of the quake was about two kilometers southeast of
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GTIce
Reykjavik
We are an independent, Icelandic family owned Day Tour business. Founded in 2011 and every year from the start we have achieved Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence. No other tour company has achieved that record of Excellence. We are p
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Lambhús Cabins
South Iceland
Lambhus Cabins Enjoy the fantastic views of Vatnajökull Glacier in your private cabin. The cabins have sleeps for up to 4 guests, ideal for couples or families. They have a kitchenette, a dining area, wifi, and a WC/shower. Lambhús Cabins
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Hotel Drangshlíð
South Iceland
Drangshlid is situated 150 km east of Reykjavík by road no. 1 in the beutiful nature of Eyjafjöll with great attractions nearby such as Skógafoss, Þórsmörk, Eyjafjallajökull, Fimvörðuháls, Sólheimajökull, Seljalandsfoss and many more.
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VikHorseAdventure
South Iceland
We offer scenic riding tours on the beautiful black sand beach of Vík, South Iceland. Our regular rides are of approximately one-hour duration and we go great lengths to accommodate novice as well as more experienced riders who are looking
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SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary
South Iceland
Visit the world’s first beluga whale sanctuary and learn more about its first residents; Little White and Little Grey. Explore the Visitor Centre, home to Iceland’s only puffin rescue centre and local species aquarium. In summer months, boo
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Vík Camping Ground
South Iceland
Vik Campsite is located only 1 km from Vik village center. The campsite can accomadate up to 250 person in tents, cabins, cars and caravans. The campsite is one of the largest in Iceland and no reservations are required. There is electricit
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Icelandic Woolmarket & Mill
South Iceland
At the Icelandic Woolmarket & Mill you can shop for a variety of wool products and find out about Icelandic sheep and their products. It is possible to see how we turn wool into a useful product and learn how wool can be turned into gold.
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Hestheimar
South Iceland
Set on an Icelandic horse farm 13 km from Hella town centre, this family-run property is 3 km off Iceland’s Ring Road. It offers views of the Hekla and Eyjafjallajökull volcanoes, a traditional Icelandic restaurant and 2 outdoor hot tubs. W
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Rauða Húsið Restaurant
South Iceland
Normal 0 21 false false false IS X-NONE X-NONE A great beginning or memorable end to your Golden Circle or South Coast trip, or a destination in itself. Some of the country’s best seafood, steaks, and lamb, decadent desserts, and local craf
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Torfhús Retreat
South Iceland
The idea of Torfhús Retreat was to create an extraordinary environment for guests from around the world to enjoy the Icelandic countryside at its best. Our passion is to bring the rugged building tradition of icelandic turf houses into the
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Stracta Hotel
South Iceland
Stracta Hotel Hella is a new hotel in the South of Iceland. The hotel offers various types of accommodation options. The hotel features a panorama restaurant, spacious bar, a hotel park with outdoor hot-tubs and sauna, in total 166 rooms. T
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Skalholt Cathedral
South Iceland
Skálholt is one of Iceland's most historical places and the capital of Iceland for over 700 years. It was the scene of the most dramatic events which shaped the political, spiritual, and cultural life in Iceland. Skálholt Cathedral was buil
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Kerlingarfjöll Highland Resort
South Iceland
Kerlingarfjöll are one of the natural pearls of Iceland, located in the highlands, between the Glaciers Hofsjökull and Langjökull. The area is accessible by road no. 35 (Kjölur road) from both north and south, from Kjölur road the access is
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Hornafjörður Cultural Center
South Iceland
The cultural center has six museums as well as a research department that operates across the units. The museums are regional, maritime, natural history, art, book, district archives, natural history, and maritime museums. Exhibitions organ
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Café Mika
South Iceland
Mika is a family business run by the couple Michal and Bozena Józefik. There is a truly great family atmosphere here, where everyone from grandma Józefik to the children contributes to make our place what it is today. We care about the fres
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Haukaberg House
South Iceland
Haukaberg Guesthouse is located 7 km away from Höfn. Haukaberg Guesthouse is owned and run by a young family of four. We provide accommodation for families or groups, maximum 11 persons. The kitchen is fully equipped. In our area you can fi
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Setberg Guesthouse
South Iceland
Set on a traditional Icelandic farm, Setberg Guesthouse is located outside of Höfn, a 14-minute drive from the seaside village centre. Located at the foot of mountains, you can enjoy the impressive view from the room or go hiking for a clos
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Boreal Super Jeep Tours
The Highlands
Boreal is a reliable travelling company specializing in 4x4 Super Jeep tours. We offer all kinds of adventurous excursions the whole year through, you just pick a theme: glacier, geology, geography, photography and more. The Super Jeeps are
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Alhestar
South Iceland
Alhestar is an experienced and fun horse rental in Fjarborg, Reykjavik. Our tours begin in Thorlakshofn. We offer personal service so that your experience with the horse will be unforgetable! Our main goal is that everyone will get to enjoy
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Höfn Camping Ground
South Iceland
Höfn camping and cottages offers you a quality camp site all year round and sleeping bag accommodation in cottages during the summer. We offer good facilities for campers along with a beautiful view over the glaciers and mountains that surr
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Krisp restaurant
South Iceland
Krisp is the latest addition to the restaurant scene in Selfoss owned and run by Sigurður Ágústsson, a former member of the national culinary team, and his wife Birta Jónsdóttir. It´s definitely worth the visit.
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Glacier and Volcano expeditions
South Iceland
Jökla og Eldfjallaferðir/Glacier and Volcano Expeditions is a micro-tourism company run by locals in Öræfi. The owners of the company emphasize offering their guests a safe, positive and memorable experience in an environmentally friendly m
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Fish Store in Selfoss
South Iceland
The Fish Store in Selfoss was founded in 1986. It carries most items seafood related and the store is welcome to everyone. Grab fresh salmon from the river or icelandi traditional fish cakes. Welcome.
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Into the Wild
Reykjavik
Into The Wild Into The Wild offers first class, tailor-made Super-Jeep adventure tours. Would you like to take a walk through an underground river or stand face to face to a magnificent glacier whilst strolling up a mystical canyon? This ad
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Walk and Talk with My Uncle
Reykjavik
Intimate and authentic tours of the hidden gems in South Iceland Some people hurry through Iceland ticking off the “to do” list but missing out on the small things and the heart of the matter. In Mýrdalur, one of the most popular destinatio
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Guesthouse Hvammur
South Iceland
Guesthouse Hvammur in Höfn, Hornafjörður is a beautiful guesthouse in the centre of the town with views over the harbour and glaciers to the west. There are 30 single, double or triple rooms and ones which can accommodate a family. All room
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Skjól Center
South Iceland
Skjól Center is located between two of Iceland's most famous landmarks - Gullfoss the golden waterfall and Geysir geothermal hot spring. Whether you're traveling by campervan, or in a rental car, Skjól Center is the perfect place to rest,
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Lava Show
South Iceland
Lava Show is the first and only live lava show in the world. The show is located at Víkurbraut 5 in the beautiful village of Vík on the South Coast, in the heart of Katla UNESCO Global Geopark, surrounded by volcanoes, glaciers, beautiful n
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Guesthouse Selfoss
South Iceland
Bungalows and summerhouses Gesthús Selfossi offers 22 rooms in wooden bungalows, all with private facilities and kitchenette. It´s the perfect choice for people who want simple accommodation with all their needs but without any luxury. The
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Álfasteinn Guesthouse
South Iceland
All year round family accommodation in Iceland, in the area of Hekla volcano, Eyjafjallajökull glacier and volcano, Þórsmörk , Landmannalaugar, Vestman islands, Laugavegur hiking path, Fjallabak, Syðra fjallabak, Eldgjá, Vík, Dyrhólaey, Vat
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Brú Country Estate
South Iceland
Enjoy nature and comfort combined together. Located in Úlfljótsvatn in the South Iceland Region, 46 km from Reykjavík, Borealis Hotel features a sun terrace and hot tub. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is featured through
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South Iceland Guesthouse
South Iceland
South Iceland Guesthouse provides accommodation with a kitchen, set in Steinar. This property features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some units feature a dining area and/or a terrace. There is an on-site restaurant, which s
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Guesthouse Stekkatún
South Iceland
A small and cosy 5-bedroom guesthouse by the southern foothills of glacier Vatnajökull and close to glacier Heinabergsjökull, located almost midway between glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón and town Höfn í Hornafirði in southeast Iceland. Charming
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Nordic Green Travel
South Iceland
Experience the best of Iceland with Nordic Green Travel, a premier travel agency based in Iceland. We specialize in self-drive package tours and private tours that showcase the stunning natural beauty of Iceland. Our commitment to quality a
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Reykjadalur Guesthouse
South Iceland
Reykjadalur Guesthouse is a friendly guesthouse with a fantastic location at the heart of Hveragerði which is only within an hour's drive from Reykjavík. Reykjadalur Guesthouse is within a few km of the most popular tourist attraction in Ic
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Hop on hop off Heimaey - the Puffin path
South Iceland
Hop-On Hop-Off Vestmannaeyjar The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus tour in Vestmannaeyjar offers a comprehensive route that covers the island’s most significant attractions and scenic spots. With strategically located stops, the tour allows you to hop on
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The Lake House of Úlfljótsvatn
South Iceland
We are the Icelandic Forestry Association, an Icelandic NGO founded in 1930 to promote forestry and reforestation. Most of all, we represent the 64 community-based forestry associations you can find across the country, a vast network of rou
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