Südisland Geheimtipps

Iceland's Hidden Gems

Explore the lesser-known wonders of Southern Iceland, ranging from the 1973 US Navy DC-3 aircraft wreck on Sólheimasandur’s black sands to the geothermal river of Reykjadalur. This collection features the secluded Gljúfrabúi waterfall tucked inside a canyon and the historic Seljavallalaug, one of the country's oldest outdoor pools. Discover the reconstructed Viking-era turf houses at Stöng Commonwealth Farm and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Þjórsárdalur valley, including the multi-tiered waterfalls of Gjáin and the turquoise waters of Þjófafoss set against the Merkurhraun lava fields.

Iceland's Hidden Gems — Karte

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Reykjadalur

A hiking area featuring natural hot baths in a scenic valley north of Hveragerði.

Hansueli Krapf / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Wrecked DC-3 Plane

Abandoned U.S. Navy DC-3 aircraft wreck lies on a black sand beach, known for its striking and surreal appearance. The site features a relatively intact fuselage set against a dramatic Icelandic landscape.

Hansueli Krapf / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gljufrabui

A 40-meter waterfall partially hidden within a short canyon, accessible by trail and staircase.

Grunkhead / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Thjofafoss

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields in the south of Iceland, at the southwest tip of…

Reykholt / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gjain

Gjáin is a small valley with small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures situated in Þjórsárdalur in the south of Iceland.

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Stöng Commonwealth Farm

Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng is a reconstructed viking-era farmstead in Iceland, located in the Þjórsárdalur valley near road 32 in Árnessýsla…

BiT / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Seljavallalaug

Seljavallalaug is a protected 25-metre outdoor pool in southern Iceland.