Natural Wonders of South Iceland
This collection explores the dramatic geological landscape of Skaftárhreppur, shaped by the catastrophic 1783 Laki eruption. It features the 200-meter deep Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, the subglacial Katla volcano, and the vast Mýrdalsjökull glacier. Highlights include unique basalt formations at Kirkjugólf, the moss-covered volcanic cone of Mælifell, and numerous waterfalls such as the tiered Ófærufoss and the wind-swept Foss á Síðu. The area showcases the powerful intersection of active volcanic fissures and ancient glacial erosion.
A Fjadrargljufur Canyon
Scenic canyon with steep walls, a winding river, and a waterfall visible from an observation platform. Known for its geological significance and hiking opportunities.
B Laki
Laki or Lakagígar is a volcanic fissure in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland, not far from the volcanic fissure of…
C Katla Volcano
Katla is an active volcano in southern Iceland. This particular volcano has been very active historically with at least twenty documented…
D Mýrdalsjökull Glacier
Fourth largest Icelandic glacier, with an ice cape covering a volcano.
E Ófærufoss Waterfall
Ófærufoss is a waterfall situated in the Eldgjá chasm in the western part of Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.
F Lómagnúpur
A 688-meter-high palagonite cliff and prominent landmark located along the Ring Road, known for its sheer vertical face.
G Fagrifoss
Fagrifoss is waterfall situated in Southeast Iceland near the Lakagígar region.
H Stjórnarfoss
A symmetrical waterfall with two distinct drops, located near the village of Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
I Systrafoss
Two parallel waterfalls that flow from the lake Systravatn over the mountain edge above Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
J Foss á Síðu
A slender waterfall dropping from basalt cliffs, notable for its water occasionally blowing upwards during strong winds.
K Grímsvötn
Grímsvötn is an active volcano with a fissure system located in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland.
L Laufskálavarða
A lava ridge where travelers traditionally add stones to cairns for good luck when crossing the Mýrdalssandur desert.
Peak
A distinct, moss-covered green volcanic cone rising from the black sand plains of the Mælifellssandur desert.
Kirkjugólf
An 80-square-meter expanse of hexagonal basalt columns, eroded flat by the sea to resemble a paved church floor.
O Háalda
A peak in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve offering panoramic views of the Eldgjá volcanic fissure and the southern highlands.
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