Iceland travel guide
What to see on the South Coast
Waterfalls such as Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, glaciers and black-sand beaches.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 6 must-see places
- Best time: from March to October
- Stay in Vík
South Coast highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Seljalandsfoss
A waterfall you can walk behind.
- Skógafoss
A 60 m curtain of water; steps up to the viewpoint.
- Reynisfjara Beach
Black sand and basalt columns; beware of the waves.
- Vík í Mýrdal
A southern village with a white church above the coast.
- Sólheimajökull Glacier
An accessible glacier tongue for guided hikes.
- Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon
A mossy canyon near Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Where to stay on the South Coast
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Vík · Kirkjubæjarklaustur · Hvolsvöllur
Day trips from the South Coast
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to the South Coast
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the South Coast are from March to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to February
Winter: few hours of daylight and closed roads
There are 4–6 hours of daylight, storms that close roads and the interior (the Highlands) is shut. In return, the northern lights.
What to do: A 4x4, short routes near Reykjavik and the south, and check road.is every morning.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the harbour food stand. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Iceland guide.
- Black Beach Restaurant
Reynisfjara
Next to the black beach.
- Gamla Fjósið
Vík
Local meat.
Frequently asked questions about the South Coast
What to see on the South Coast?
Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, Vík í Mýrdal, Sólheimajökull Glacier and Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon.
What to see on the South Coast in one day?
Don’t miss Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara Beach, Vík í Mýrdal, Sólheimajökull Glacier and Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay on the South Coast?
The handiest areas to stay are Vík, Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Hvolsvöllur.
What’s the best time to travel to the South Coast?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the South Coast are from March to October.
What day trips can you take from the South Coast?
South Coast and Glacier hike.
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More in Iceland
- Iceland guide
- Reykjavik
- Golden Circle
- Blue Lagoon
- Vík í Mýrdal
- Jökulsárlón
- Akureyri
- Húsavík
- Snæfellsnes Peninsula
- Skaftafell
Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.