South Coast of Iceland

Waterfalls, black beaches, glaciers, Vík, Skógafoss, Seljalandsfoss, Jökulsárlón and one of Iceland’s most dramatic road-trip routes.

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Current weather

Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

Spring

Air3-9 °C

Sea5-7 °C

Summer

Air10-15 °C

Sea8-11 °C

Autumn

Air3-9 °C

Sea6-9 °C

Winter

Air-2-4 °C

Sea4-6 °C

General information

The South Coast is one of Iceland’s strongest travel regions, combining famous waterfalls, black-sand beaches, glacier views, sea cliffs and accessible road-trip highlights.

Trips and nature

Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, Vík, Skaftafell and Jökulsárlón create a dense chain of volcanic and glacial scenery. Weather and wind can be serious.

Food and atmosphere

The region is shaped more by landscape than cities, but farms, small villages, turf-house traditions and stories of volcanoes give it a strong Icelandic character.

Transport and stay

The South Coast is best explored by car or organised tours. Roads are straightforward in good conditions, but winter weather, wind and closures must be respected.