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Reyðarörður
Eskiörður
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Seyðisörður
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Selfoss
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Reykjavík
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PN RM QO S T
South Iceland contains many of the most popular sights, sites and
destinations in the country. Close to Reykjavík is the Reykjanes Penin-
sula, with the Blue Lagoon, Keflavík Airport, and many wild spots and
charming villages; over the Hellisheiði mountain pass lies the tranquil
farmland and small towns like Hveragerði, Selfoss and Flúðir. The
Golden Circle and south coast roads are busy during the summer, and
there are several glaciers dotting the coast and volcanoes silhouetted
against the skyline. Vík í Mýrdal is the halfway point, and Höfn—be-
neath the mighty Vatnajökull—marks the gateway to the east.
Campsites
Various locations, Info: south.is/en/
where-to-stay/camping
For those on a budget, Iceland’s
campsites make for excellent sum-
mer accommodation options. Many
have geothermal hot pots on-site,
and the modest nightly fee includes
shared shower and bathroom facil-
ities. Some are in particularly good
locations, with beautiful scenery
and hikes right next door—the Þak-
gil canyon and Skaftafell nature re-
serve are both stunning spots.
Þórbergssetur
Hali, Suðursveit
Further info: thorbergur.is
Easily spotted from Route One be-
cause of its distinctive bookshelf
design, this museum is dedicated
to famed author Þórbergur Þórðar-
son, who was born on the Hali
farm. Learning about his writing—
including the seminal memoir ‘The
Stones Speak’—will bring the land-
scape around you to life. There’s
also a guesthouse on site. T1
USEFUL INFO
Grapevine on the South:
gpv.is/south
Our articles, info and
guides for South Iceland
Tourist Information:
South Iceland
Tourist Information
Sunnumörk 2, Hveragerði
www.south.is
tourinfo@hveragerdi.is
Tel: +354 483-4601

Emergency services
Tel: 112 (national helpline)
Weather report
en.vedur.is
Recorded info: +354 902 0600
HOW TO GET THERE
By domestic airline:
Vestmannaeyjar (VEY)
Flights from Reykjavík.
Main airline operator:
www.eagleair.is
Tel: +354 481 3300
Höfn (HFN)
Flights from Reykjavík.
Main airline operator:
www.eagleair.is
Tel: +354 478 1250
Smaller airports
Flightseeing.is operates charter
flights between Bakki and the
Westman Islands, a 10-minute jaunt.
Ferry to Westman Islands:
Herjólfur leaves from Bakkahöfn
Schedule & Info:
www.herjolfur.is
By car:
Road conditions
www.road.is
Tel: 1777
(Summer hours: 08:00-16:00 / Winter:
06:30-22:00)
By bus:
National Bus Network
www.bus.is
Tel: +354 540 2700
Browse the tours we’ve recommended at
go.grapevine.is