Iceland’s South Coast
Of all the regions I’ve explored in Iceland, I am the most familiar with the southernmost parts—including the South Coast. It’s a great place to visit as a first-timer and also a repeat visitor, with a wide variety of landscapes and tourist-friendly infrastructure.
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Exploring the Main Town on the South Coast
Vík is where most visitors base themselves, and it’s the only real town on Iceland’s South Coast. Besides the nearby nature, it’s worth going deeper—as I had the privilege to do.
My Guides to Iceland’s South Coast
A Complete Guide to Iceland’s South Coast, From Someone Who’s Explored It in Detail
I’ve explored the South Coast of Iceland in significant detail over multiple trips to the country, during various seasons. This guide is all of my synthesized information, with the biggest sights and tips to make your visit even better.
An Afternoon “Hike” to Iceland’s Kvernufoss Waterfall
After skipping it multiple times before, I finally decided to visit Kvernufoss on my seventh visit to Iceland. Here’s what it was like, with some tips for your own trip.
My Experience Doing the Iceland South Coast & Jökulsárlón Day Tour: A Complete Review
After taking the day tour from Reykjavík to Iceland’s South Coast and the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, this is my complete review.