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Home to the Icelandic capital, Reykjavík, and the international airport at Keflavik, southwest Iceland is the gateway to the rest of the country. Along with exploring the museums, galleries and art installations of the capital, you’ll find that this region offers some of Iceland’s headline attractions, including the steaming Blue Lagoon, the waterfalls and geysers of the Golden Circle, and the geological and historical wonders of Þingvellir National Park.
Ease of access and the abundance of attractions means that southwest Iceland is also the busiest part of the country. But, our specialists will use their first-hand knowledge and experience to help you see the main sights in innovative ways, as well introducing you to lesser-known highlights along the way. Whether you’re on a short stopover or a longer adventure, they’ll plan your trip as an individual, tailor-made itinerary to match your preferences.
Our specialists can introduce you to the wild, volcanic landscape and rugged coastline of the southwest, helping you to visit the world’s first parliament site, hear the thundering roar of Gullfoss, snorkel between tectonic plates or explore the lava fields on the Reykjanes Peninsula all in one trip.
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Places to visit in Southwest Iceland
Featuring heavily on our experiences of visiting Southwest Iceland, these selected places are destinations that also prove consistently popular with our travellers. Our specialists can help you choose how to include them in your wider trip, based on your preferences.
Suggested itineraries featuring Southwest Iceland
Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Southwest Iceland, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places in and around Southwest Iceland
- Blue Lagoon Southwest Iceland
- Golden Circle Southwest Iceland
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- West Iceland 52 miles away
- Westman Islands 73 miles away
- Sn忙fellsnes Peninsula 77 miles away
- 尝补苍驳箩枚办耻濒濒 90 miles away
- South Coast 93 miles away
- South Iceland 101 miles away
- Flatey 108 miles away
- Vatnaj枚kull National Park 170 miles away
- Akureyri 181 miles away
- Troll Peninsula 190 miles away
- 闯枚办耻濒蝉谩谤濒贸苍 191 miles away
- North Iceland 192 miles away
- Lake M媒vatn 202 miles away
- Dettifoss 225 miles away
- Eastfjords 258 miles away
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Our expert guides to exploring Southwest Iceland
Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Southwest Iceland, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Southwest Iceland at its best.
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Highlights of Iceland: volcanoes, glaciers, whales and waterfalls Highlights of Iceland: volcanoes, glaciers, whales and waterfalls
Highlights of Iceland: volcanoes, glaciers, whales and waterfalls
Iceland is shaped by fire, ice and folklore. Whether you鈥檙e a summer or winter visitor, you鈥檒l find lots to experience here, from whale watching to hiking through ice caves and even bathing in beer. Iceland specialist Katy shares her highlights.
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Seeing the northern lights in Iceland: a Q&A Seeing the northern lights in Iceland: a Q&A
Seeing the northern lights in Iceland: a Q&A
Located just south of the Arctic Circle, Iceland has one of the best positions for northern lights viewing in the world. We share our advice on how to witness the phenomenon, from joining guided tours to staying in well-located hotels.
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Accommodation choices for Southwest Iceland
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Southwest Iceland. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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H贸tel Gr铆msborgir
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Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
ION Adventure Hotel
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Frost & Fire Boutique Hotel
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Responsible ChoiceWe've hand-selected a range of tours and stays across the world that go above and beyond to be a force for good by supporting local businesses, educating staff, challenging local norms, or promoting conservation and biodiversity efforts. Your Responsible Choice helps increase the positive impact of your trip.
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Silica Hotel
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Berjaya 搁别测办箩补惫铆办 Marina H贸tel
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搁别测办箩补惫铆办 Residence Hotel
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Canopy by Hilton 搁别测办箩补惫铆办 City Centre
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Centerhotel Mi冒gar冒ur
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Hotel Borg
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Ideas for experiencing Southwest Iceland
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Southwest Iceland, and which use the best local guides.
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Inside the Volcano Inside the Volcano
Inside the Volcano
Hike across an otherworldly landscape of lava fields and volcanic craters to the 脼r铆hn煤kag铆gur crater where you can descend by cable car into the heart of a dormant volcano to see the incredible chamber inside and the vibrant deposits on its walls.
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