10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in South Region That You Shouldn't Miss

January 8, 2022 Jana Sager

Discover the best top things to do in South Region, Iceland including Silfra, Dyrholaey, Tre Og List, Galgaklettur, Hveradalir, Njalurefill, Landmannalaugar, Storhofdi (Great Cape), Crashed DC 3 Plane, Scenic Green Lava Walk.
Restaurants in South Region

1. Silfra

Thingvellir Iceland
Excellent
86%
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Silfra

Reviewed By Jsizzle007

The tour far exceeded our expectations. From the beginning our guide ENNO was helpful, engaging and knowledgeable. It was such a great experience and my favorite of my time in Iceland. The water is beautiful and what you see is beyond belief. DIVE.IS are a fantastic company, with great guides, communication and easy to deal with. I’d definitely do it again and would recommend this tour highly.

2. Dyrholaey

Vik Iceland +354 487 1480
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71%
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4.5 based on 1,876 reviews

Dyrholaey

Peninsula of volcanic origin.

Reviewed By bjnomads - Beijing, China

Worth the drive up the top, especially on sunny days, for great views of Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and the sea stacks which are directly to the west of the promontory.

3. Tre Og List

Forsaeti 5, Selfoss 801 Iceland +354 486 3335 [email protected] http://www.treoglist.is
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Tre Og List

Wood&Art is an active workshop and gallery that is both preserving and adding to the history of craftsmansship and inventions on an ongoing basis. The gallery is an old barn that the couple Olafur and Bergthora remodeled in their spare time. The process from idea to finish took about four years.In Wood&Art you will find various pieces of art but also an old workshop with tools, machines and invent

4. Galgaklettur

Thingvellir 700 Iceland
Excellent
33%
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Galgaklettur

5. Hveradalir

Hellisheidarvirkjun, Hveragerdi Iceland http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_valleys_hveradalir.htm
Excellent
72%
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21%
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4.5 based on 202 reviews

Hveradalir

6. Njalurefill

Hlidarvegur 14, Hvolsvollur 860 Iceland +354 855 2013 [email protected] http://www.njalurefill.is
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Njalurefill

The Njal's saga tapestry is a new activity in Hvolsvollur where the goal is to sew Njal's saga in a tapestry form using the Bayeux stitch (laid couching work) , a special type of stitch that was used in the Viking age. The Njal's saga tapestry will be around 90 m long and the yarn that is used is an Icelandic woollen yarn, dyed locally using natural herbs. The project was started in Febury 2013 and as of September 2014, 30 metres have been sewn. The plan is that the tapestry will take 4 - 5 years in the making. Possibly the best known tapestry in the world is the Bayeux tapestry in Normandy, France, which is 70 m long. Gunnhildur Edda Kristjansdottir and Christina M. Bengtsson, two local women, had the idea that sewing the Njal's saga in a tapestry form would be an interesting way to introduce the most famous Icelandic saga to a wider audience. They contacted Kristin Ragna Gunnarsdottir, an artist and literary scholar, and she designed the pictures printed on the tapestry for sewing. The sewing takes place at the Icelandic Saga Centre in Hvolsvollur , and once it is completed, the Njal's saga tapestry will be on display there. Anybody can visit the Saga Centre and sew as much or as little as they wish to. People can come to the sewing area, as long as it is open, to see how the sewing is coming along. Visitors that want to take part pay a small amount (1000 ISK) and receive instructions on how to sew this stitch along with the other 2 stitches in the tapestry. They are asked to write their name and what part of the tapestry they sewed in a guestbook that is on display in the same area as the tapestry itself. It is also possible to buy handcraft packs which have pictures from the tapestry itself . All those wishing to make donations to this worthy project are very welcome. All donations are gratefully received! The goal with this tapestry is to create an artwork that has great meaning for the community and for tourism in the Rangarthing Eystra area. This new activity gives tourists and scholars from all over the world, a chance to experience Njal's saga in a different form, whilst surrounded by the saga's scenery.

7. Landmannalaugar

F208 to F224, Landmannalaugar Iceland +354 777 0705 http://en.fi.is/lodges/skalar-fi/landmannalaugar
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4.5 based on 200 reviews

Landmannalaugar

Reviewed By Epicureously - London, United Kingdom

You need a 4 wheel drive to get here as it’s a really bumpy road plus you have to drive through rivers. Well worth the effort though. The landscape is stunning even by Iceland standards. You pass a couple of significant volcanoes on route too. The volcanic landscape is off the charts good. Lots of walks for all levels in this region.

8. Storhofdi (Great Cape)

Vestmannaeyjar Iceland
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Storhofdi (Great Cape)

Reviewed By nickkelly2018 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

The view from the top of the hill by the lighthouse on a clear day is simply spectacular. You can see the most of the island, all the volcanoes, the small islands dotted around to the coast and over to the mainland and the glaciers. I just sat and took in the view for a while it was so beautiful. I visited the puffin hideout and saw plenty of puffins flying around the inlet and got some nice photos, you will need a long lens though. I visited again in the evening and an inquisitive puffin flew and landed quite close to me, I had to drag myself away as I could have spent hours more there enjoying the view and all the sea birds flying about. I hope to return someday.

9. Crashed DC 3 Plane

Vik Iceland http://expertvagabond.com/airplane-crash-wreckage-iceland
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1,232 reviews

Crashed DC 3 Plane

Reviewed By A4407DQmichelles - Killingly, United States

We walked to the plane crash site and paid to take the bus back. I was with my 71 year old mother and chose not to make her walk the two miles back to the parking lot. The walk isn't difficult though. My teenage daughter was with me also and enjoyed taking pictures of the crash site.

10. Scenic Green Lava Walk

Kirkjubaejarklaustur Iceland
Excellent
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4.0 based on 11 reviews

Scenic Green Lava Walk

Reviewed By Joyce_7t

If you're able to make a quick stop (about 15 minutes) on Þjóðvegur (the Ring Road 1) to do the quick scenic lava walk, absolutely do. This whole field is covered with delicate moss and lava rock and it feels like you've just stepped into another world. There's a little viewing platform that allows you to look over the whole area, and a little guided roped off section in the field that allows you to walk amongst the lava. Watch your step because the path is very, very narrow and uneven. Try not to step on any of the lava rock or moss that is growing on either side of your feet!

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