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Hvítavatn
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Iceland has over 20 lakes larger than 10 km2, and at least 40 others varying between 2. 5 and 10 km2 in size.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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30 min stop
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
Tjaldsvæðið í Blágilum er staðsett á grasbala undir brún Eldshrauns. Það er 50 km frá…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…
The camp site is right by Highway 1, about 5 km away from Kirkjubæjarklaustur, but in…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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