South Coast Peninsulas

4 peninsulas in South Coast, led by Ingólfshöfði and Dyrhólaey. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top peninsulas in South Coast

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Ingólfshöfði

Ingólfshöfði is a small headland and private nature reserve on the south coast of Iceland. It is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE, and where he stayed the first winter and it is named after him as a result. Ingólfshöfði reaches a maximum elevation of 76 meters (249 ft). Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

Dyrhólaey

Promontory more than peninsula, but the dramatic arch and viewpoint are unmissable. The highest point on Iceland's south coast. Views in every direction, puffins in season.

Stórhöfði

Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe. The name means great cape and is also the name of a street in Reykjavík's Höfði industrial area. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Elephant Rock, Heimaey

The Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation located on the island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands archipelago. The Elephant Rock is formed primarily of basalt rock, which developed through volcanic activity. The rock formation is thought to have emerged from the volcanic eruption of Eldfell in 1973, which significantly shaped the landscape of Heimaey. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

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4 peninsulas in South Coast

Ingólfshöfði

Ingólfshöfði is a small headland and private nature reserve on the south coast of Iceland. It is believed to be the location where Ingólfur Arnarson originally landed in Iceland in or around 874 CE, and where he stayed the first winter and it is named after him as a result. Ingólfshöfði reaches a maximum elevation of 76 meters (249 ft). Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.

Dyrhólaey

Promontory more than peninsula, but the dramatic arch and viewpoint are unmissable. The highest point on Iceland's south coast. Views in every direction, puffins in season.

Stórhöfði

Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe. The name means great cape and is also the name of a street in Reykjavík's Höfði industrial area. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Bird colonies are common on peninsula cliffs - bring binoculars.

Elephant Rock, Heimaey

The Elephant Rock is a natural rock formation located on the island of Heimaey in the Westman Islands archipelago. The Elephant Rock is formed primarily of basalt rock, which developed through volcanic activity. The rock formation is thought to have emerged from the volcanic eruption of Eldfell in 1973, which significantly shaped the landscape of Heimaey. Icelandic peninsula where land meets the Atlantic. Remote peninsulas may lack services - fuel and supply up in advance.