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Southwest Iceland (guide) – Map + Attractions + Photos

Last updated on April 8, 2021 By Claire, the Travel Planning Geek

A GUIDE TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR TIME IN SOUTH WEST ICELAND!

Within hours drive from Reykjavik, Southwest Iceland has many places to offer: waterfalls, geysers, hot baths, canyons caves… all possible as day tours from Reykjavik. Below is a guide where you will find maps with the places to see, a list of the highlights not to be missed, and some extra pictures just because it is so beautiful!

Destination travel guide - Plan your time in the South West of Iceland around Reykjavik
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Video - Southwest Iceland
South West Iceland Map and locations
Highlights of Iceland's Southwest region - The Golden Circle
Other attractions in South West Iceland
On the roads of Southwestern Iceland

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Video - Southwest Iceland

Here is a short video (less than 5 minutes) with the beautiful landscapes of South West Iceland including waterfalls, geothermal areas, geysers and canyons. I am sorry I shake a lot when I film; I hope you will still enjoy it and it will give you an idea of what you can expect.


South West Iceland Map and locations

Below is a map to give you a general idea of the region around Reykjavik:

attractions South West Iceland map

South West Iceland map

The complete map is available in my eBook to help you plan your Iceland road trip:

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Highlights of Iceland's Southwest region - The Golden Circle

One of the highlights of the region is the Golden Circle.

A detailed guide is available on the Golden Circle Iceland article.

The main attractions are:

SouthWest Iceland - Golden Circle - Thingvellir

Thingvellir National Park

Thingvellir is a UNESCO Heritage site of historical, cultural, and geological importance with mountains, lake, waterfall & fault lines

Voir l'article

SouthWest Iceland - Golden Circle - Thingvellir

Geysir - Haukadalur

Haukadalur geothermal area is part of the Golden Circle. It is home to several geysers, mud pools and fumeroles

Voir l'article

SouthWest Iceland - Golden Circle - Thingvellir

Gullfoss

Gullfoss is and iconic waterfall on the Hvítá river with several steps and a very impressive drop

Voir l'article


Other attractions in South West Iceland

Below is the list of the top things to do and places to see in Southwest Iceland. Click to discover full articles with photos and planning information.

Blue lagoon, Iceland

Blue Lagoon

Most famous place in Iceland where you can bathe in sulphuric hot water. Relaxing and supposedely good for your health

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland. Near the water you find the Sun Voyager sculpture which shines many colors at sunrise

Urridafoss, Iceland

Urridafoss

Urridafoss (the warterfall of Salmon) is a less touristic 6 meter high waterfall on the river Thjorsa

Hraunfoss, Iceland

Hraunfoss

Hraunfoss is made of a collection of gentle cascades emerging from between the lava rocks covered with moss


On the roads of Southwestern Iceland

Farms

There is quite a lot of farming in South West Iceland. Sometimes it is flat and boring (but not often). Other times I like the contrast with the cliffs.

farming in Iceland

Kleifarvatn

Keifarvatn is a lake located along road 42 that takes you down to the South Coastline. There are some tracks in the vicinity to have fun with your 4WD vehicle. It is the largest lake on the Reykjanes peninsula. The road around the lake was being reworked, good that we had a 4WD 🙂

Kleifarvatn lake Iceland
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Road 42

Road 42 Iceland

Other places of interest include:

  • Seltun geothermal area
  • Stransarkirka
  • Buri cave
  • Raufarhoshellir cave
  • Glymur waterfall
  • Bruarfoss
  • Faxifoss

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  1. Penny says

    March 29, 2018 at 5:54 AM

    Thank you so much and really appreciated.
    very informative plan

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    • Claire, the Travel Planning Geek says

      March 29, 2018 at 9:31 AM

      Thanks Penny
      I wish you wonderful travels!

      Reply

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