Southern Iceland
Where to stay in Southern Iceland
Downtown Reykjavik
Home to Iceland's national parliament and vibrant nightlife, Reykjavík City Center boasts landmarks like Tjörnin pond, Hallgrímskirkja, and lively Austurstræti and Bankastræti streets.
Laugardalur
Just east of Reykjavík's city center, Laugardalur offers various recreational facilities, including the main stadium. Known as "hot spring valley," it's perfect for travelers seeking leisure activities.
Vesturbær
Mostly residential with a touch of commercial activity at Grandi harbor, this district boasts the University of Iceland and the community-centered Vesturbæjarlaug swimming pool.
Háaleiti
While there might not be top attractions in Háaleiti, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kringlan Shopping Mall and Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool.
Hlíðar
Though Hlíðar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reykjavik Harbour and Perlan.
Holt
While Holt isn't home to many top sights, Reykjavik Harbour and Laugavegur are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Popular places to visit
Reykjavik Harbour
Start your stay in Reykjavík with a trip to this antique port district, the point of departure for city tours, boat rides and more.
Blue Lagoon
Soak away your aches, get a massage treatment and swim in the milky blue waters of this mineral-rich geothermal pool sculpted by lava in Grindavik.
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
Explore the great outdoors at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, a popular spot to commune with nature in Hofn. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's glaciers.
Thingvellir National Park
See rifts where the earth’s continents are moving apart, visit a lava-strewn lake and learn about the political beginnings of Iceland.
Gullfoss
Part of a nature reserve, this waterfall crashing into a deep canyon is among the country’s most iconic features.
Laugavegur
Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.
- Reykjavik Harbour
- Blue Lagoon
- Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
- Thingvellir National Park
- Gullfoss
- Laugavegur
- Skogafoss
- Harpa
- Hallgrimskirkja
- Black Sand Beach
- Sky Lagoon
- Landmannalaugar
- Black Beach
- Reykjavik City Hall
- Geysir Hot Springs
- Seljalandsfoss
- National Museum of Iceland
- Perlan
- Viking Village
- Kerid Crater
- Laugardalslaug Geothermal Pool
- Reynisdrangar
- Secret Lagoon
- Viking World Museum
- University of Iceland
- Dyrhólaey
- Skaftafell Camping
- Hekla Volcano
- Iceland Phallological Museum
- Kerlingarfjoll Mountain Range
- Reykjavík Cathedral
- Vestrahorn