The Southwest

The South-western area reaches from Selvogur west of Þorlákshöfn to the east of the town of Hella, along the seaside, and in to the highlands. The area is as vast as it is diverse; there is a wide variety of attractions such as Þingvellir National Park, and , which together comprise the golden circle, the highland areas of Kerlingarfjöll, Kjölur, Sprengisandur and Landmannalaugar, Langjökull glacier and the volcano with its surrounding area, to name a few. The area is rich in culture and history and offers a wide variety of activities such as horseback riding, jeep safaris, glacier tours, sailing, salmon and trout fishing, golfing, hiking and various other interesting activities. We encourage all our visitors to be mindful of the environment 14 Þingvellir / Thingvellir and treat our nature with the utmost respect; our natural treasures are sensitive and we Now a protected historical site, Thingvellir is revered in the hearts and minds of Icelanders. intend to preserve it for generations to come. 8 Flóaáveita It was the site of the founding of Althingi, the Parliament of , in the year 930, and a The South-western area has a rich food culture and has a longstanding history of producing Flóaáveitan are canals that run through the entire Flói region, from Ölfusá in the west to great number of the most remarkable events in Icelandic history occurred there. Designated dairy products, meat and vegetables. There is a wide range of local restaurants and some Þjórsá River in the east. This monumental construction consisted of 300 km long canals 20 Fossabrekkur as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 2004, the Thingvellir National Park is among of them even offer the experience of having food served straight from farm to table. The and 900 km of embankments. The Flói irrigation system reached over 12 thousand hectares It’s the source of Ytri Rangá where the water comes out from the ash layers from Hekla. some 800 sites of cultural and natural significance that are considered to have unique value area‘s natural geo-thermal energy has also been a source for innovation and inspiration of land and became a major transition in farming and production in the area at the time. The area is green and is different from everything else in the area. This is the same river as on a global scale. GPS N64° 16’ 47.504”, W21° 5’ 17.149” when it comes to food and you may find some of the restaurants use the hot springs to 3 Raufarhólshellir The construction of Flói irrigation system began in 1922 and irrigation began its activities runs through village Hella. GPS N64° 4.401’, W19° 45.257’ actually cook some of the food. in 1927. When the irrigation was inaugurated in 1927 it was one of the greatest structures There are many caves in the lava fields in Ölfus and the largest being Raufarhólshellir by The area is rich in artistry and natural resources; a considerable amount of hand-made in Europe and to this day it plays an important role in transferring water between farms. road no. 39. A journey into Raufarhólshellir is a unique experience and a great opportunity products can be found in the area, ranging from items made of wood to wool and glass. Beside the sluice gate you will find an information board with more details about the Flói to witness the inner workings of a volcanic eruption as one walks in the path of lava that There is also to be found an array of greenhouses, an abundance of green energy; including irrigation system. To the east of the sluice gate is a marked hiking trail along Hvítá (about flowed during the Leitahraun eruption, which occurred east of the Bláfjöll mountains about geothermal energy, hydropower energy and wind power energy. 4,4 km, one way). GPS N63° 56’ 33.235”, W20° 49’ 0.936” 5200 years ago. The cave is a popular location for many films and i.e. the film Noah (2014) The South-western area is rich in agriculture. Some of the country’s largest horse was partly shot in the cave. Daily tours are available in Raufarhólshellir. breeding farms and horse rentals are situated in the area. You can take a guided tour in a GPS N63° 56.367’, W21° 23.807’ dairy farm as well as farms that have been designed for tourists to visit. In addition to all this, the area is famous for its rich birdlife and there are many locations that offer an easy access to bird-watching.

21 Þjófafoss Þjófafoss or Thieves‘ waterfall in the river Þjórsá is thought to be named because thieves used to be thrown into the waterfall, but little else is known of the story origin. Þjórsá is the 15 Geysir longest river in Iceland, around 230 km from source to sea. GPS N64° 3.410’, W19° 52.176’ Doubtless the best-known geyser in the world, Geysir has lent its name to the English language in order to christen the phenomenon of the periodically spouting hot spring. Historical sources back to the 13th century mention Geysir, whose activity has varied through time and often changes as a result of earthquakes. When Geysir was at its most active, its eruptions spouted 9 Urriðafoss scalding geothermal water streams some 60 – 80 m into the air. Urriðafoss is a waterfall in Þjórsá River. Þjórsá is Iceland’s longest river, 230 km, and Urriðafoss GPS N64° 18’ 49.512”, W20° 17’ 58.160”

is the most voluminous waterfall in the country. This mighty river drops down (360 m3/sec) #southiceland 4 Hafnarnes lighthouse and viewpoint by the edge of Þjórsárhraun lava field in beautiful and serene surroundings. Þjórsárhraun

Hafnarnes is the surroundings by the lighthouse in Thorlákshöfn with a viewpoint. From the

lava field is the result of the greatest lava flow on earth since the Ice Age. Located right off www.south.is viewpoint you can see the volcanic mountain range of Hekla, Eyjafjallajökull and Katla. You highway 1. GPS N63° 55’ 28.731”, W20° 40’ 19.063” can also walk around the cliffs, listen to the ocean and watch the surfers ride the waves. Hafnarnes is one of the top ten surfing spots in the world.

The Icelandic Horse GPS N63° 51.218’, W21° 21.912’

The Official Tourist Map Tourist Official The The Icelandic horse is famous for its unique qualities; a sweat demeanour, its five gaits and

its small stature. The horse has been the Icelander’s sturdy companion for hundreds of years and saved our lives. Horse rentals are a popular destination for many visitors and a Circle Area Circle guided tour on horseback is highly recommended since it is the perfect way to experience 22 Landmannalaugar

our tremendously beautiful nature and a wonderful way to get to know the nation’s best Hot spring site is without a doubt one of the most beautiful, colourful and popular tourist

friend; the Icelandic horse. attraction in Iceland. The site is reasonably accessible in the summer and there are quite good summer roads leading to it. GPS N64° 3.410’, W19° 52.176’ The Golden Golden The 16 Gullfoss / The Golden Falls Gullfoss is actually two separate , the upper one with a drop of 11 metres and the lower 21 metres. For thousands of years the river has followed its coarse delighting tourists

with beauty and power. Sigridur Tómasdóttir the farmer’s daughter in Brattholt by Gullfoss South Iceland South was born 1871. She often accompanied visitors to Gullfoss, many of whom had travelled 10 Íslenski bærinn great distances to catch sight of it. At the turn of the 19th century efforts began to acquire the rights to waterfalls in Iceland for industrial and hydroelectric purposes, often by agents At Austur-Meðalholt is the Icelandic Turf House exhibition and where one of Iceland’s best for foreign enterprises. When Gullfoss came into the possession of such agents Sigridur, 5 Strandarkirkja preserved turf farms can be found. It is a great example of houses built using natural materials, rose up to fight against several of the most powerful men in Iceland. Strandarkirkja church is in Selvogur (Seal Cove) was originally built in the 12th century. The a subtle and almost seamless extension of nature itself. The farmhouse tradition embodies GPS N64° 19’ 38.220”, W20° 7’ 8.135” story relates that during one night when a group of sailors tried to navigate back to Iceland an important element of Icelandic history and the Icelandic way of life over the centuries. in a storm. The southern coast of Iceland is notorious for its hidden reefs and rough coast. GPS N63° 52’ 55.171”, W20° 54’ 25.081” The distressed sailors prayed to God for a safe return and vowed to build a church wherever 17 Skálholt they landed. When they ended their prayer an angel, seemingly made of light, appeared Skálholt is an ancient manor farm and bishopric Geothermal Energy before their bow. The angel guided them through the rough surfs and led them into a bay whose history dates back to the year 1056. For Hot water wells up from soil in cracks and springs and flows forth in creeks and simmers for safe landing. The sailors kept their promise and built a wooden church at the site and centuries the school that was operated there, 23 Laugavegur hiking trail. in pools in the South-western area. The abundance of geothermal energy in this area is a named it Strandarkirkja. GPS N63° 50.141’, W21° 42.327’ Skálholtsskóli, was the leading educational Laugavegur is a famous trekking route in the highlands of south Iceland. It leads from the blessing, which provides homes with warmth in the bitter wintertime, and a luxurious dip institution in Iceland. Skálholt occupies a position hot springs of Landmannalaugar to Þórsmörk. It is noted for the wide variety of landscapes in a warm pool will warm even the coldest heart. Several areas provide a good view of the of welldeserved dominance in the history of that are experienced in just 55 km. The route is typically completed over 2-4 days with geothermal energy reaching the surface, restaurants offer food cooked in the hot water Mediaeval Icelandic books and manuscripts, potential stops at the mountain huts at Hrafntinnusker, Álftavatn, Hvanngil and Emstrur. springs, natural baths are available and a visit to one of the areas wonderful swimming for it was there that the books and manuscripts GPS N63° 59.681’, W19° 3.604’ pools, which are heated with geothermal energy, is a must. currently found in library collections were written and preserved. GPS N64° 7’ 36.996”, W20° 31’ 24.14”

11 Baugsstaðir The creamery was established by local farmers in 1905 and operated until 1952. Its products were butter and cheese. The Baugsstaðir creamery was powered by a water wheel and is the only one of Iceland’s creameries that still retains its original equipment. A little to the west are the ruins of the creamery’s storage, which was an icehouse and used to store products 24 Ægissíðufoss before they were transported to market. The creamery’s main markets were in England Beautiful waterfall that is close to the village Hella. There is a hiking path along Ytri-Rangáriver 6 Arnarker as well as in Iceland. Open on request for groups. GPS N63° 55’ 28.731”, W20° 40’ 19.063” that leads you to the waterfall. It’s a hike worth walking! GPS N63° 49.119’, W20° 25.184’ Arnarker is a cave in the Leitarhraun lava field, north of the old road leading from Þrengsli towards Selvogur. A marked path leads from the information sign by the road to the cave, and a ladder has been placed at its opening, down some 16 meters. The cave is about 516 25 Oddi á Rangárvöllum 1 Reykjafoss in the Botanical Garden in Hveragerði meters long. It goes from the opening 100 meters south and 400 meters north. For exploring Oddi, is a major historic site. It first became Arnarker you need good hiking gear and head lights. famous around the middle of the 11th Century, The Botanical garden in Hveragerði is in the center of the town. Since 1983 it has given people 18 Kerið – Crater GPS N63° 53’ 34.757”, W21° 29’ 42.237” when a church was built there, and thus is one the chance to relax and enjoy nature amongst the trees and the wonderful river Varmá with Kerið, is a 55 m deep volcanic crater, about 3000 years old. It is a part of a group of volcanic of the oldest church sites in Iceland. In the year the waterfall Reykjafoss right next to the garden. Further along the river a hiking trail goes hills called Tjarnarhólar, and is now filled with water, creating a lake whose steep circular 1078, Sæmundur the Learned became priest of past ruins of an old wool factory and ruins of a hydro-electric powerplant surrounded by slopes resemble an ancient amphitheatre. GPS N64° 2’ 27.611”, W20° 53’ 5.599” Oddi. He had studied for the clergy in France (at colourful hot-spring areas. GPS N64°00’04.2”, W21°11’13.6” the Sorbonne). Sæmundur established a school at Oddi, which is believed to have stood for two centuries. GPS N63° 46.608’, W20° 23.170’

12 Knarrarósviti Built in 1938-1939, the lighthouse was the first one in Iceland to be built out of reinforced concrete. The lighthouse is the tallest building in South Iceland, 26,2 metres (86 feet) high. It was designed by the engineer Axel Sveinsson as a blend of functionalism and art nouveau (jugendstil). GPS N63° 55’ 28.731”, W20° 40’ 19.063”

13 Friðland í Flóa Northwest to the town of Eyrar- 19 Þjórsárdalur / Thjórsárdalur valley 7 Stóri Hellir - Hellisskógur bakki, is a wetland area rich in In the days of the old Commonwealth the valley of the River Þjórsá was grassy and flourishing 26 Keldur The cave was formed at a latter glacial period by sea erosion. Sea levels have been higher birdlife. The reserve has walking with about 20 farmsteads, but in 1104 the valley was laid waste by an eruption from Mt. At Keldur at Rangárvellir is a unique whole local and outhouses from the past. Town houses 2 Geothermal Park Hveragerði than now several times and signs of sea erosion can be seen on more cliffs in the area paths and a bird hide, and idel Hekla. The farms that were buried under a layer of volcanic ash have been a goldmine for are made of the oldest preserved turf houses, where the front door on both sides of the At the Geothermal Park visitors are invited to take a self guided walk around the hot springs which are made of around 0, 7 - 3, 1 million year old basalt. The cave was previously used spot for bird watching. The Flói archaeologists. Sites of about 40 buildings have been unearthed in Þjórsárdalur and the farm door facing the long side of the ramp. This varying look has remained all media. As and learn about the geology and history of the unique area. Visitors can experience first to store hay in the back and as a sheepcote in the front. It was once believed that the cave Bird Reserve is listed in the Bird best preserved and most remarkable is the farmhouse at Stöng excavated in 1939. Based well as farm buildings and church there are warehouses, workshop, mill hut, cowshed, hand the benefits of therapeutic clay while enjoying a clay bath for their hands and feet. was haunted by a ghost wearing a blue scarf. The story tells of a young man who was broken Life international Association. upon the Stöng farmhouse a replica Saga-Age farmhouse was built in 1974 to mark the stables, sheep pen, tunnels etc. As generally happens on the turf building the houses have Visitors can also enjoy a bite of delicious bread baked using the geothermal heat and/or an hearted and hung himself in the cave using a long blue scarf. GPS N63° 55’ 28.731”, W20° 1100 anniversary of the settlement of Iceland. The replica farmhouse stands at the mount been rebuilt, but the form has been stored. Keldur farm is built from lava rock from Hekla. egg boiled in the park. GPS N64°00’04.2”, W21°11’13.6” GPS N63° 57.286’, W20° 59.954’ 40’ 19.063” of the valley, together with a replica of an early church. GPS N64° 7.114’, W19° 49.325’ GPS N63° 49.341’, W20° 4.721’ You can find more information about South Iceland in these regional tourist maps. Do you need information about accomodation, activities, dining and culture in South Iceland?

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Bergþórshvoll % Rjúpnafell km per hour. Outside towns, it is 90 km, on % Magni Katla % % Gljúfrabúi Eyjafjallajökull paved roads and 80 km on gravel roads. 9 Urriðafoss. % % % %Gunnarshólmi % % Fimmvörðuháls % % SeljalandsfossE 10 Íslenski bærinn. % % y % Paradísar- Warning % K Lágafell% % j ö Baugsstaðir. % % hellir a t Domestic animals are often close to, or even 11 % % f lu Check weather and road % j l jö % % ö l k l u % on, country roads. Drivers who hit animals conditions tel. 1777 12 Knarrarósviti. % % l u l Pöstin % k l or at www.road.is % % % Ásólfsskáli ö may be required to pay for the damage. Skógaheiði j Þ Fuglafriðlandið. % % Skálakot a v Kú 13 % % e % rk % % Moldnúpur m ví i sl ð Travellers intending to explore out-of-the-way areas are encouraged to use % % Holt e a 14 Öxarárfoss waterfall. % % h % l % f % l Steinahellir % Þorvaldse% yri ó j the Travellers’ Reporting Service ICE-SAR, tel. 570-5900 Gljá % % % ó Steinar % S Sólheima- 15 Strokkur geothermal. 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