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Surtsey
About
A volcano in South Coast. Part of Iceland's active volcanic system that shapes the landscape.
The landscape around volcanic areas looks otherworldly. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.
Part of Iceland's volcanic belt, this area sits atop the Mid-Atlantic Ridge where tectonic plates are slowly pulling apart.
The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…
The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.
Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.
Campsites
Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 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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