Attractions in South Coast
4 attractions listed
South Coast1-1.5 hoursKvernufoss
A 30-metre waterfall hidden in the Kvernugil gorge, just east of Skogafoss. One of few Icelandic waterfalls where you can walk behind the cascade, without the crowds.
South Coast1-2 hoursSeljavallalaug
One of Iceland's oldest swimming pools, built in 1923 and tucked into a narrow valley beneath Eyjafjallajokull volcano. This free, geothermally heated 25-meter pool is reached by a scenic 15-minute hike and remains a beloved piece of Icelandic swimming culture.
South Coast1-2 hoursSkogafoss
One of Iceland's largest and most iconic waterfalls, plunging 60 metres over a former sea cliff on the south coast. Famous for its rainbows, a Viking treasure legend, and the staircase leading to views from the top.
South Coast1-3 hoursTumastadir Forest
A national forest in the Fljotshlid valley of South Iceland, established in 1944 as a reforestation station. Tumastadir features an arboretum with dozens of tree species, easy walking trails through Sitka spruce woodland, and a picnic area beneath the historic Republic Grove.