Top Things to do in South Region
What to do and see in South Region, Iceland: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in South Region, Iceland including Bruarfoss Waterfall, Sundholl Selfoss, Golden Circle Route, Thingvellir National Park, Strokkur, Selfoss Geyser, Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss, Dyrholaey, Skogar Museum.
Restaurants in South Region
1. Bruarfoss Waterfall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 374 reviews
Reviewed By MildaZakarauskaite - Kaunas, Lithuania
Bruarfoss. It was third time of trying in two years to reach this waterfall.. And finally I did it and I can say that it is the most wild and the most beautiful waterfall with such blue water in Iceland and I saw everyone of them.. :) its kind of tricky to reach it because of the weather sometimes but it is so worth!!!
2. Sundholl Selfoss
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By DKPuck - Muncie, United States
We skippes the tourist pools and came here for a fifth of the cost for the same quality. Several warm water pools and hot tubs of varying temperature. Plenty of space and right in Selfoss. A bigger slide and smaller slides for kids. Our kids LOVED this pool. So glad we came here over the much more expensive pools advertised to tourists. No packed pools here! Just tons of fun!
3. 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.
4. Thingvellir National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,922 reviews
Located 50 km east of Reykjavik, this is Iceland's most historic site and one of its most scenic landscapes.
Reviewed By Abg630
Came as part of a tour.Really amazing ,fabulous views from visitor center.To see the edge of the tectonic plates and see how geologically active our earth is .A live geology class.
5. Strokkur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,880 reviews
Reviewed By CrystalJ1186 - Stony Plain, Canada
Loved checking out the Strokkur Geyser on the way to the Golden Circle Drove from Reykjavík The Geyser shoots up every 8 ish minutes and ranges in height Lots of walking paths available and great views (also a great shop for gifts and where you can have a drink & snack - the toilets are free) Free to walk around & Free Parking !!
6. Selfoss Geyser
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,111 reviews
Reviewed By doughnut22 - Selfoss, Iceland
love this place it’s great to see the geysers in action and the restaurants and gift shop are worth a visit
7. Seljalandsfoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,762 reviews
Reviewed By springbank - Greve, Denmark
Incredible and spectacular waterfalls near the main road 1. Easy to get there, beautiful waterfall and the most amazing part is that you can walk right behind the waterfall. You can go around the waterfall, but be careful about slippery rocks and also be sure you're prepared. Some raincoat is an good idea, otherwise, you'll probably end up more or less wet from head to toes. The most interesting part of this waterfall is you can go behind the waterfall and see the falling water from there. If you are lucky enough, you'll get to see the rainbow. No trip along Iceland’s southern coast is complete without stopping at at least one of the stunning waterfalls that can be found right off the side of the road. Skogafoss and Seljalandsfoss are two of the most popular falls in all of Iceland This gorgeous waterfall is definitely impressive.
8. Skogafoss
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,844 reviews
Reviewed By MikeO655 - Roanoke, United States
We echo the superlatives written about these falls in other posts. Stunning. And, if you walk up close, excitingly loud and wet. We did walk up the steep steps to the top and marveled at the views of the roaring stream feeding the falls, the lush green hills, the sheep grazing on the steep slope, and the distant views of the coast.
9. 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.
10. Skogar Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 550 reviews
Skogar Museum, in Skogar, Southern Iceland, is a cultural heritage collection of 15,000 artifacts exhibited in 3 museums and 6 historical buildings. It's one minute from Skogar Waterfall, just off Ring Road 1. Skogar Museum is open 365 days of the year, and we look forward to your visit! Hours: June, July, August 9:00-18:00, September through May 10:00-17:00. The Folk Museum includes agricultural and fishery tools, boats and maritime gear, textiles and costumes, musical instruments, rare books and manuscripts, natural history, and fascinating Icelandic curiousities. The Open Air Museum includes a traditional turf farmstead, a 19th century gabled farm home, a home crafted from ship wrecked driftwood, a multi denominational church assembled from 16 regional churches, and of course a miniature turf home for elves. The Transport and Communications Museums document technologies transforming rural south coast farmsteads into a network of modern communities, with an exemplary collection of automobiles, trucks, highway machinery, telecommunication, radio, and rescue team equipment used over the last century.
Reviewed By 836anneliesb - Antwerp Province, Belgium
I learned a lot at the Skogar museum. It is a very informative and detailed museum about the daily live in the early days, about transportation and communication. It is an extensive museum, both inside and outside. Certainly worth a visit.
