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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.
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull…
Hot Springs
Wild hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Check conditions before going.
Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.
Highland hot river where streams mix - find your perfect temperature spot. Surrounded by…
Campsites
The camping site Hólaskjól is on the way to the highlands
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…
The camp site is located in the highlands between Álftavatna and the canyon Hvannagil.
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.2 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 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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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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