![]() ![]() TIP: If you want to visit the South Coast and Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon as a day trip from Reykjavik, you should know that it will be a very long drive ( this is the most popular day tour). If you want to see the best of Iceland’s South Coast in just one day, consider going with an organized tour and let them do all the driving while you enjoy the scenery. If you want to see and do everything on this list, you’ll likely need at least 4-5 days. Ideally, you plan at least two days for the highlights of the South Coast of Iceland. If you are driving, you may want to check this 4-day Iceland itinerary with tips on how to plan your visit to this part of Iceland. Furthermore, the main South Coast attractions are usually well accessible in any season (although you should read this if you are planning on driving in Iceland in winter!). Good to know: If you want to tour the South Coast on your own, you’ll be glad to know that this part of Iceland is quite easy to visit by regular car. To view the saved map on your smartphone or PC, open Google Maps, click the menu button, and go to ‘Your Places’/’Maps’. ![]() Click the star next to the title of the map to add this map to your Google Maps account. Click the arrow on the left top corner for the index. Click on the icons to get more information about each place. How to Use This Map: Use your computer mouse (or fingers) to zoom in or out. Take a look at the map below and scroll down for more info about each of the sights of this beautiful region! Remember that often, those lesser-known places and unique activities will make your trip much more memorable than just visiting the main highlights where everyone goes! We also included some of the best activities (yellow). The must-see places are indicated with a purple star, the lesser-visited places that are also nice to see if you have more time are indicated in red. You can save it to your phone and use it during the trip as well. TIP: To make it easier to plan your self-drive South Coast tour, we also created a map indicating all the Iceland South Coast attractions mentioned in this article. Even if you visit just a few of these places, it will make your trip so much more special! For each of the highlights mentioned in this article, we also include practical tips and information that will help you plan your trip. ![]() In addition, we also include some lesser-known places, the hidden gems of the Icelands’ south coast. In this article, we feature all the best things to do on Iceland’s South Coast: the most beautiful natural sights, popular attractions, and the best activities that are worth your time the most. Some of the most beautiful places of Iceland are located along the southern coast and this area also offers some great attractions and fun outdoor activities such as glacier hiking or ice caving.īut with so much to see and do on the South Coast of Iceland, it can be hard to narrow down the best options and decide where to go, especially if you only have one or two days here…. between Selfoss town and Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Together with Reykjavik, the Golden Circle, and the famous Blue Lagoon, the South Coast is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country and an indispensable part of pretty much every Iceland itinerary, especially if this is your first time in Iceland.Įasily accessible via the Ring Road that encircles the entire island, Iceland’s South Coast stretches for over 320 km (200 miles), approx. The South Coast of Iceland is one of the most beautiful and most visited regions in Iceland. ![]()
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