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Iceland is a country full of geological contrasts and they are best visible in the South, where geothermal heat meets glacial cold.
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Vík Golf Club
South Iceland
The Vík golf course is a 9-hole, par 36 course in beautiful surroundings. The course is right next to the campsite in Vík and within walking distance of the town.
Golf Courses
Gaddstaðaflatir Camping Ground
South Iceland
The campsite at Gaddstaðaflatir in Hella has previously been used for the National Icelandic Horse Competition (IS Landsmót hestamanna) but is now available to public camping. The campsite is spacious, with new toilet facilities and access
Camping
Þórbergssetur
South Iceland
The Þórbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson (1888 – 1974), who was born in Hali in Suðursveit. The centre includes a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district Sudursveit an
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Adrenalin.is
Capital Area
Adrenalin is an Adventure Travel Operator situated in Reykjavik. We offer various daytrips as well as multi-day adventures all over Iceland. Adrenalin has been operating since 1993, starting as a small business running kayaking trips in bot
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Hólaskjól-Higlandcenter
South Iceland
Hólaskjól is located on the highland route, Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, about 35 km. from the main # 1 road. You pass through the Skaftártunga area, road # 208, onto the Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, road # F208. This is a coarse gravel road, but in su
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Thingvellir National park
South Iceland
At the campground there are WC´s, showers, washing machines and a outside grill. In the service centre visitors can pay for camping and fishing permit and seek further information about the area. There is a small cafeteria which services so
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Landscape Photography iceland
South Iceland
Photography tours and Workshops in Iceland for small groups. Your guide, Páll Jökull is an Icelandic Professional Landscape Photographer and has been offering tours since 2013.
Photo ToursTravel Agency
Blágil - Skaftárhreppur
South Iceland
The mountain hut in Blágil is located 15 km south of Lakagígar. The hut has sleeping bag facilities for 18 people. There are kitchen and dining facilities and the hut is heated with gas. The toilet is located outside the hut. Outside the hu
Mountainhuts & CabinsCamping
Árnes Swimming Pool
South Iceland
Neslaug is a small swimming pool close to the campsite at Árnes. It is open most days in the summer time, but usually 1-2 days per week in the wintertime. Information about opening hours can be found on the website.
Swimming Pools
Skogar Museum
South Iceland
Skógar Museum was founded in 1949 and nowadays hosts a collection of more than 18,000 regional artifacts, exhibited in three different spaces. It is located 150 km east of Reykjavík, just off Ring Road 1, and 30 km west of Vík. The Museum w
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Austurey cottages
South Iceland
Six newly cottages built for privacy and unobstructed views, located in Austurey 1 by lake Apavatn. The sleeping area contains a ready-made double bed (160cm) which leads to a private bathroom with a shower. Each cottage has a fully equippe
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Kviholmi Apartments
South Iceland
Kviholmi offer a modern and comfy apartments located between Hvolsvollur and Vik, with the waterfalls, Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss in few minutes driving distance. This location makes it excellent to explore the southern part of Iceland fr
Apartments
Krían - Bar & Pub
South Iceland
Here at Kríumýri, we have a genuine country pub called Krían, where there are excellent facilities for all kinds of groups. Located just outside Selfoss.
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Guesthouse Ársalir
South Iceland
Guesthouse Ársalir is a traditional guesthouse with shared facilities located in Vík. Slepping bag accommodation is availa ble either in dorms or in double rooms. Also doubles with made beds are offered and some of them can be changed into
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Gallerý Pizza
South Iceland
Gallery Pizza is an old charming restaurants in the heart of Hvolsvöllur, the menu is varied at reasonable prices. On the menu are delicious pizzas, salads, sub sandwiches, fish, chicken and hamburgers, you can also get coffee and pastries.
Cafés
Lava Guesthouse
South Iceland
Our Lava Guesthouse has 7 rooms and can accommodate up to 24 persons. We are located city central with restaurants, supermarkets, pharmacy, bakery, ice cream parlour and retail stores all within a 150 meters.
Guesthouses
LÁ ART MUSEUM
South Iceland
LÁ Art Museum (Listasafn Árnesinga) welcomes you. It runs ambitious and various shows of contemporary as well as modern art in its four spacious exhibitions rooms. The exhibitions reflect our cultural heritage and our contemporary change. T
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Hótel Höfn
South Iceland
Hótel Höfn was founded in the year 1966 and is one of the better established hotels in the country. It is located in the centre of town Höfn and has a breathtaking view over the magnificent glaciers, the circle of mountains and the fjord. H
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Glacier Trips
South Iceland
Glacier Trips is a local guiding company in Vatnajökull region. All the trips are in the national park around the glacier Vatnajökull, where the beautiful nature meets the stunning glacier.
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Walk and Talk with My Uncle
Capital Area
Intimate and authentic tours of the hidden gems in South Iceland Some people hurry through Iceland ticking off the “to do” list but missing out on the small things and the heart of the matter. In Mýrdalur, one of the most popular destinatio
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Hunkubakkar
South Iceland
Hunkubakkar Guesthouse has to offer 20 rooms in total. There are six rooms with shared facilities, six bigger cottages for 3 and 4 persons and eight double rooms with private bathrooms. The houses are close to the main building where the re
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The Hill Hotel at Flúðir
South Iceland
Welcome to The Hill Hotel at Flúðir, a charming 3-star establishment nestled in Iceland's beautiful South Coast. Just under two hours from Reykjavík and the international airport, our hotel offers the perfect blend of accessibility and sere
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Dokk
South Iceland
Are you or your group looking for a unique experience that combines creativity, education, fun, shopping and/or making your own unique Icelandic souvenirs? Dokk: open workshops, events, courses and shop with handmade local products. Icela
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Hotel Glacier
South Iceland
Hótel Jökull is a family-run hotel, located in the vicinity of Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. The scenery around the hotel is spectacular and many of the rooms have wonderful mountain views. It is well-positioned, right by Iceland’s
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Vik HI Hostel
South Iceland
Welcome to Vík HI Hostel! The Vík HI hostel is offers some of the best accommodation in the area, weather you are travelling on a budget or want some home-y comfort in a cosy, comfortable place. You can choose a dorm room or a private room,
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Reykjadalur Guesthouse
South Iceland
Reykjadalur Guesthouse is a friendly guesthouse with a fantastic location at the heart of Hveragerði which is only within an hour's drive from Reykjavík. Reykjadalur Guesthouse is within a few km of the most popular tourist attraction in Ic
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Reynir
South Iceland
Gistiheimilið Reynir (Reynir pension) is a family company situated at the farm Reynir in Reynishverfi. We aim to offer our gests clean and cosy acommodation in a great location. Gistiheimlilið Reynir (Reynir pension) consists of four one be
Guesthouses
Uppspuni Mini Mill
South Iceland
100% Icelandic Yarn made at Uppspuni MiniMill We are proud to be the very first Mini Mill in Iceland. We have twelve different machines to fully process an extraordinary soft yarn from our own sheep and our neighbors. The yarn we provide is
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Halldórskaffi Café
South Iceland
Halldorskaffi is a nice little restaurant/bar located in the small village Vik in Myrdal on the east cost of Iceland. The house was built in the late 1800 and is named after Mr.Halldor Jonsson who was a buissness man in Vik and a pionear in
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Midgard Restaurant
South Iceland
Midgard Restaurant, which is situated in the small town of Hvolsvöllur, offers “FEEL GOOD FOOD” that enriches the mind and body. It serves food based on the Icelandic heritage in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. The chefs focus on offering
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Faxi Camping Ground
South Iceland
The camp site is in a quiet and beautiful surroundings and it is a short distance to all services from the camp sie. There is a beautiful view from the camp site and many beautiful walking paths. A restaurant / coffee house has recently ope
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The White House
South Iceland
Home away from home for the extended family or group of friends. 6 double rooms and 6 bathrooms, living room with 50" TV, big private deck and hot tub for 12 people. The house features all around mountain view, big hot tub on the patio and
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Dægra Cottages
South Iceland
Situated in Hvolsvöllur, Dægra Farm Cottages features accommodation with a kitchenette. Free WiFi is featured. A terrace with mountain views is offered in every unit. The lodge offers a terrace. Guests can relax in the garden at the propert
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The Quake 2008
South Iceland
Quake 2008 Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008. A powerful earthquake (6, 3 Richter scale) struck the Southern part of Iceland at 15:45 on the 29th of May in 2008. The epicenter of the quake was about two kilometers southeast of
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Árnessýsla Heritage Museum in Eyrarbakki
South Iceland
The Merchants House in Eyrarbakki, was built in 1765. The House was for two centuries the home of merchants, and one of Iceland’s major centres of culture. Diverse cultural and artistic trends reached The House during the time when Eyrarbak
MuseumsSaga & Heritage
Þuríðarbúð Fisherman´s Hut
South Iceland
Þuríðar´s cottage was rebuilt in 1949 in Stokkseyri but cottages such as this were numerous all along the coastline in the past. They were the shelters of the crews, where they lived, slept ant ate during the winter fishing season. Þuríðarb
Museums
The Barn
South Iceland
The hostel is carefully designed with a unique modern touch and is conveniently located near the most prominent attractions of the South Coast. It consists of shared dormitories with bunk beds, both double and single type, with maximum of 6
Guesthouses
Handverksskúrinn
South Iceland
On June 1, 2010, twelve women from South–Iceland joined together and founded this handcraft- organization. Today the group consists of 8 women and we produce all our products under the name of each woman, and all our products are handmade.
Crafts & Design
Brekkugerði Guesthouse
South Iceland
Brekkugerdi guesthouse is beautifully located family run guesthouse in the South of Iceland, about twenty minutes drive from ring road 1. There are 7 double rooms in the house, 5 with a private bathroom. Please contact for prices and booing
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Zipline Iceland
South Iceland
Zipline adventure in Vík Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in Vík! Ziplining through Grafargil is an absolute must-do for thrill-seekers. You'll embark on a heart-pumping hike through the stunning landscape with a few rest stops befo
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Paradise Cave Hostel
South Iceland
Paradise Cave Hostel is our cozy, beautiful spot in the amazing nature of the South coast of Iceland. Our hostel welcomes guest from all over the world and invites them to enjoy some of the most beautiful sceneries Iceland has to offer, in
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Eldhraun Holiday Home
South Iceland
The accommodation is a luxurious lodge built in 2009. It has 8 double bedrooms with a private toilet and sink. Showers are shared. Large kitchen and lounge area with leather sofas and a television. On the patio is a hot tub and a large gas
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Mr.Iceland
South Iceland
Horseback ride and dinner with a Viking! Efri-Úlfsstaðir, our farm, is located right in the center of our greatest Saga: BrennuNjáls Saga. Arriving at our farm, you will be a part of our history, and you should also feel part of it. When we
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Núpshestar
South Iceland
Núpshestar – Riding Tours Iceland is a family company offering horseback riding tours and horse rental in South Iceland. In our offer you can find short and long riding tours in neighborhood area and Thjorsa Valley. We focus on a personal a
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GTIce
Capital Area
We are an independent, Icelandic family owned Day Tour business. Founded in 2011 and every year from the start we have achieved Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence. No other tour company has achieved that record of Excellence. We are p
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Pakkhus restaurant
South Iceland
Pakkhús is a restaurant overlooking the harbour in Höfn í Hornafjörður, southeast Iceland and just beside the new information centre in town. The menu emphasize on local ingredients from the area around the Vatnajökull Region. The house is
Restaurants
Dilksnes
South Iceland
Dilksnes accomodation, two rooms with shared access to kitchen and bathroom. One bedroom for three persons and another bedroom with one double bed and a bunkbed for two. We do not serve breakfast. Dilksnes is 4 km from Höfn and only 1 km fr
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Secret Iceland
South Iceland
Secret Iceland is licensed day tour provider authorized by the Icelandic tourist board since 2010. Founders of Secret Iceland are the brothers Trausti and Guðmann. They are born and raised in Vík í Mýrdal. Let us reveal to you the hidden se
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