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    Top Places to See in South Iceland

    Skogafoss – a Spectacular Waterfall on the South Coast

    Skogafoss is one of the most beautiful and powerful waterfalls in South Iceland. Because it's so popular, it's worth coming here outside "peak hours." In this article: The…

    Seljavallalaug – One of the Oldest Swimming Pools in Iceland

    Seljavallalaug is an outdoor swimming pool in South Iceland, about 7 km (4 miles) west of Skogar and the Skogafoss waterfall. In this article: History of the Seljavallalaug…

    The Secret Lagoon in Fludir – the Oldest Pool in Iceland

    The Secret Lagoon (Icelandic: Gamla laugin, literally “the old pool”) is Iceland's oldest man-made swimming pool fed by natural hot springs. It is located in the town of…

    Raufarhólshellir – a Lava Cave Near Reykjavik

    Raufarhólshellir is a lava cave located near Reykjavik. At 1,360 meters (4,460 feet) long, it is the fourth longest lava cave in Iceland. It is also extremely spacious:…

    Oxararfoss – a Waterfall in Thingvellir NP

    Oxararfoss (Öxarárfoss) is a waterfall in the northern part of Thingvellir National Park (Þingvellir) in southwest Iceland. It is fed by the Öxará River and is about 6…

    Markarfljotsgljufur – a Beautiful Canyon in the Mountains

    Markarfljótsgljúfur is a canyon in the southern part of Iceland, east of Hvolsvöllur. Many consider it the most beautiful canyon on the island, yet it sees few visitors,…

    Silfra – Diving in the mid-Atlantic Ridge

    Silfra is a beautiful rock fissure filled with water from a lake. You can both dive and snorkel in this unusual place. But is it worth the effort?…

    Reynisfjara – a Beautiful but Dangerous Black Beach

    Reynisfjara is a black beach located near the town of Vik, in the southern part of Iceland. It is both Beauty and the Beast, as not only attractions…

    Reykjadalur – Hot Bath in a Mountain Stream

    Reykjadalur is a beautiful valley with a hot mountain stream. It is located above the town of Hveragerdi (Hveragerði), about 50 km east of Reykjavik, in the southern…

    Highland Center Hrauneyjar – the Gateway to the Interior

    For most tourists, Highland Center Hrauneyjar is the last gas station before entering the highlands, the interior of Iceland - or the first one after leaving it. But…

    Hekla – the Queen of Iceland’s Volcanoes

    Hekla is one of Iceland's highest and most active volcanoes. At the end of the 20th century it erupted every 10 years, and then it fell silent: in…

    Haifoss – a Beautiful Waterfall Off the Beaten Track

    Háifoss, or High Waterfall, is Iceland's fourth-highest waterfall and certainly one of the prettiest. It's a bit off the beaten track, but well worth a look – especially…