Top Things to do in South Region
The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in South Region, Iceland
Discover the best top things to do in South Region, Iceland including Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge, Sturlureykir Horses/Visiting HorseFarm, Giljar Horserental, Silfra, Golden Circle Route, Kaldidalur Valley, Galgaklettur, Dyrholaey, Strandarkirkja, Fridheimar.
Restaurants in South Region
1. Peningagja-Nikulasargja Gorge
2. Sturlureykir Horses/Visiting HorseFarm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Visiting HorseFarm open all year around, come in visit take a photo, Rent a Horse, Horsebackriding Tours, HorseShow, SaleHorses Welcome in visit
Reviewed By alternati - Baguio, Philippines
We had a really fun time visiting the Sturlureykir Horsefarm during a 2-day tour of West Iceland via Arctic Adventures. The owner of the farm is very passionate about Icelandic Horses, and you learn a lot about these majestic creatures and get up close and personal with them, a “selfie” with them is a treat, such gentle horses. Coffee/hot cocoa afterwards with some fantastic homemade (in a geothermal oven) rye bread. Oh... and did I mention we were serenaded by Tarzan the rottweiler? Visit him now before he gets really big and decides to embark on a music career.
3. Giljar Horserental
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By rosaliek967
Me and my brother had an amazing time with Josefina! She was super spontaneous and friendly (I contacted her last minute via Facebook) and we rode for about 2 hours along the river. The horses were so lovely - I would have loved to take mine home ???? Along the trip we tölted multiple time (special pace of icelandic horses) and crossed the river which was fun and an experience! All in all the experience felt very authentic and familiar since Josefina is so friendly and the horses are so nice. Highly recommended both for beginners and a little more experienced riders! Thank you so much Josefina for the amazing time - it was definitely a highlight on my vacation :)
4. Silfra
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
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.
5. Golden Circle Route
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,017 reviews
Ideal for short-stay visitors, this scenic driving route through southwestern Iceland features excellent scenery and major sites.
Reviewed By ourglobewanderers - Golden, United States
The Golden Circle is a very popular driving route that takes you through Thingvellir National Park, where you can visit waterfalls, numerous fissures, and walk on land or dive in water in the rift between tectonic plates. After you drive through the park, you can continue on the Golden Circle drive to the Geysir Geothermal area, where you can walk around an area of active geysers and other geothermal features, and then drive a bit further to the huge Gullfoss Waterfall. There are numerous tour busses that do the Golden Circle. We drove it on our own on September 13, 2019 on our Ring Road drive around Iceland. Plan on a whole day for this drive. I have written separate, more detailed reviews for Thingvellir Nat Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss.
6. Kaldidalur Valley
7. Galgaklettur
8. Dyrholaey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,876 reviews
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.
9. Strandarkirkja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
This small church is located alone, next to the ocean, on the open basalt flows of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the area around the church provides a scenic area of open, dark sky perfect for the viewing of the aurora borealis. We were fortunate enough to witness a display of epic beauty late on April 4 and continuing into the wee hours of the 5th in 2018. (Delta misdirected my luggage so the attached photos were made without the benefit of my missing tripod.) This small Lutheran church was originally established in the middle of nowhere along the southern coast of Iceland in the 12th century when a group of sailors trying to reach shore in a storm prayed for a safe return and promised that if they did survive they would build a church at the location of their landing. An angel then appeared and guided them through the surf and unseen reefs to safety. Keeping their word, they built Strandarkirkja for which many miracles have been attributed to and is one of the richest churches in Iceland as many donations arrive in the hopes one’s prayers will be heard.
10. Fridheimar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
In Fridheimar farm we create a pleasant Food Experience where lunch is enjoyed among the tomato plants. We also offer a Greenhouse visit where guests are informed how Icelanders are able to grow vegetables the whole year around with help from the nature. A Horse show is available where the history and gates of the Icelandic horse is introduced in a light and professional way in a nice environment. After the show our guests are welcome to the stable where they can meet the horses, take pictures and talk to the riders. This is a perfect entertainment for all age groups and specially people that are curios about family farm life in Iceland. Greenhouse visit and horse show need to be booked in advance
Reviewed By HappyTraveler247365
Email ahead of time to reserve your table for lunch! Still an excellent place to visit in the winter, was able to pet the Icelandic horses, easy to get to, good parking, excellent communication via email, delicious food
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