![]() Heimaey Island in the Westman Islands Eldfell volcano above Heimaey Island You will also find a food stand selling sandwiches and a store selling local Icelandic wool items such as sweaters, hats, gloves, and blankets. Practical Info: The waterfall is only 1 minute from the parking lot. You will find 2 smaller waterfalls to the right (if you are looking from behind the waterfall). Pay attention to the direction of the wind, or wear a rain jacket (or both!). Standing in a cave under the cliff you will see the water come roaring town 20-30 feet in front of you. While Seljalandsfoss would be amazing enough to look at from the front, you can actually walk behind this waterfall for a different perspective. Seljalandsfoss Waterfall View from behind Seljalandsfoss Waterfall A short hike past some very cool scenery will take you to the relaxing pool. Seljavallalaug PoolĪ short distance after Skogafoss you can make a detour to Seljavallalaug, one of the oldest swimming pools in the country, built in 1923 (look for the small sign to Seljavellir). Practical Info: You will also find a WC at the parking lot, a couple restaurants, and wifi. Hike for as long as you like, you can see up to 26 waterfalls along “Waterfall way” if you keep going. In fact, you could see it from the car if you want, but it’s much better to see up closer where you can feel the mist on your face (don’t get too close, the changing wind could leave you very wet).įor more great views, climb the stairs to the right up to the top of the waterfall and continue along the trail for a few minutes to see the river curve through the canyon with some strange rocky formations broken up by more waterfalls and cascades. If you prefer a shorter stop, you don’t have to go far from the parking lot to see Skogafoss. (read more about the Fimmvörðuháls Hike). If you want to do the full hike you can arrange to be picked up on the other side. Skogafoss Waterfall marks the beginning of the 26 km / 16 mi Fimmvörðuháls Trail which ends in Thórsmörk. Skogafoss Waterfall and Fimmvörðuháls Hike Mist from Skogafoss Waterfall While interesting (and great for photographs), it takes about 2 hours to hike out there and back, so if you’re already planning to see a lot, plan accordingly. Close to the water you will see the wreckage of the DC 3 Plane on your left. You can no longer drive directly to the site park off on either side of the road (you will probably see other cars) and walk the 4 km / 2.5 mi path to the water. Fortunately, all passengers survived, but the wreckage remains to this day. This US Navy airplane, a Douglas Super DC-3 was forced to crash land here on November 24, 1973. If you’re looking for an odd sight along the south coast, look no further. Get Started Crashed DC-3 Plane on Sólheimasandur Beach Crashed DC-3 Plane on Sólheimasandur Beach Here you can join a snowmobile tour on the glacier if you’re looking for a bit of an adrenaline rush. ![]() Iceland’s 4th largest glacier covers the volcano Katla, which has recently had elevated activity levels after over 100 years of remaining dormant. Look for birds flying around, they nest along the cliffside. From the top, you will also see a lighthouse and great views looking farther west along a black sand beach that reaches as far as you can see. You can either take the bumpy dirt road to your right as you enter or better yet hike a short trail near the cliff’s edge to the view at the top (15-20 minutes up). The one high on the hill has the better view. Dyrholaey Arch and Cliffs Dyrholaey ArchĪt Dyrholaey there are 2 parking lots from which you can see the famous arch. Practical Info: At the parking lot you will find a WC and restaurant with wifi. ![]() Far in the distance to the west, you may be able to see the arch of Dyrholaey, the next major stop along the drive west towards Reykjavik. Walk around the cliffs to the left as you face the ocean and you will find a couple of large caves as well. This black rock beach (not as fine grain as the one in Vik) is most famous for the Reynisdrangar Columns, huge basalt hexagonal columns rising up out of the sand. Black sand beach in Vik Reynisfjara Beach Reynisdrangar Columns at Reynisfjara Beach near VikĪ few minutes drive to the west and you will find the turnoff for Reynisfjara Beach, past a pretty church as you drive towards the water. Towards the water, you will find a black sand beach with high cliffs on the right side, often filled with soaring and nesting birds. While the town itself is fairly small, its proximity to several great sights more than make up for it, allowing you to explore more of the area in the evening when the larger crowds have left or before the crowds arrive the next day. ![]() Vik can be a good stopover destination on your drive along the south shore. ![]() If you're driving from further east than Vik, be sure to check out our article on Top Sights and Stops from Egilsstadir to Vik Vik (and nearby) ![]()
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