What you'll do
Explore the highlights of the incredible South Coast. Check out waterfalls, black sand beaches and the famous glacier lagoon and all it’s icebergs. Keep an eye on the aurora forecast on: https://en.vedur.is/weather/forecasts/aurora/ you can also find tips on my site about how to photograph the Northern Lights. Great spots to photograph them include Skogafoss and Glacier Lagoon.
Day 1
South Coast Winter Adventure
Get your cinnamon buns for the road in the morning before heading towards the South Coast. Stretch your legs and take a toilet & cofffe break at in Hveragerdi by the cozy food hall. Continue towards the amazing Seljalandsfoss. Explore more waterfalls. Do a glacier hike by Sólheimajökul if time allows! Book in advance.
Blue Car Rental
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The Go to Car Rental in Iceland
There are many car rental places in Iceland, my go to is Blue Car Rental. I know they have extensive coverage around Iceland and have a very good customer service. Most (If not all) of the cars come with unlimited mileage and zero hidden cost.
The unlimited mileage is a huge plus in Iceland as it can always be so tempting to drive down just one more road!
Brauð & Co
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Bakery
Amazing hip craft-bakery. The cinnamon buns made it to the New York Times. Should not be missed!
Mathöll Suðurlands
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Cozy food hall
Very cozy food hall in the city of Hveragerði with unique design.
Seljalandsfoss
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One of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland
From the Ring Road you'll see the beautiful (and popular) high falls at Seljalandsfoss, which tumble over a rocky scarp into a deep, green pool. A (slippery) path runs around the back of the waterfall. A few hundred metres further down the Þórsmörk road, Gljúfurárbui gushes into a hidden canyon.
In the warmer months you may walk behind the waterfall - bring crampons if visiting in early or late winter.
Pay for parking.
Easy and quick walk to the falls but the path behind the falls can be narrow, slippery, and rocky.
Gljufrabui
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Waterfall
Secret waterfall just next to Seljalandsfoss. Missed by 99% of all the tourists visiting the area. Well worth a stop. The waterfall is hidden inside a cave.
Gamla fjósið
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Great place to eat close to Seljalandsfoss
Don't judge it on the outside - the Old Cowhouse feels like home and it is a family-owned restaurant located just beneath the famous volcanic glacier Eyjafjallajökull.
My go to here: Volcano soup and a side of french fries.
Skógafoss
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Iconic Icelandic Waterfall
One of Iceland's most splendid waterfalls, it tumbles 60 metres from the cliffs by Skógar. Easily visible from the highway, drive past some lodges/cafes to the unpaved parking lot. There are stairs to the top, some might say they are long but the walk is worth it.
This place is awesome all year round!
Sólheimajökull
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Glacier
Sólheimajökull is an outlet glacier of Mýrdalsjökull icecap, which lies on the south coast of Iceland and is one of the most easily accessible glaciers from Reykjavík. This is a popular spot for guided glacier hiking and if you're not able to go all the way to Vatnajökull in southeast Iceland, come here to see a glacier up close.
Skálakot Hotel
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Hotel
Beautiful boutique hotel. They also offer riding tours