Explore 26 photography locations in the South Coast area of Iceland.
South Coast hosts 26 photography locations curated for this guide, with a focus on waterfalls, landscapes, and churches. Each entry includes GPS coordinates, season notes, distance from Reykjavik, and access details (paved, gravel, or 4x4) so you can build a realistic itinerary across a single day or a multi-day loop through the region.
This guide lists 26 curated photography locations in South Coast, spanning waterfalls, landscapes, churches. Each waypoint includes GPS coordinates, seasonal notes, and access details so you can build a route before you leave Reykjavik.
Driving distance from Reykjavik varies by location within South Coast. Each card in the list shows the precise distance — use it to group nearby locations into single-day shoots and plan refueling stops on longer loops.
Most coastal and Ring-Road-adjacent sites work with a 2WD year-round. Inland and highland approaches generally need a 4x4 and are summer-only (mid-June to mid-September). Check the "Way In" field on each location card before committing.
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
Fagrifoss is waterfall situated in Southeast Iceland near the Lakagígar region. It is located along the 4x4 road F206 approximately 24 km from Kirkjubæjarklaustur and 40 km from Laki.
A small waterfall in the southern part of Iceland. Foss á Síðu is a waterfall in the South of Iceland and belongs to the most beautiful and most famous waterfalls in Iceland.
Gljúfrafoss or Gljúfrabúi is a small waterfall north of the larger falls of Seljalandsfoss in Iceland
Gluggafoss is a waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
Hundafoss is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park
Nauthúsagil is a hidden waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in Iceland. Seljalandsfoss is located in the South Region in Iceland right by Route 1 and the road that leads to Þórsmörk Road 249
Skógafoss is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline
Svartifoss is a waterfall in Skaftafell in Vatnajökull National Park in Iceland, and is one of the most popular sights in the park
Dverghamrar (Dwarf Rocks), just east of Foss, are peculiar and beautiful formations of columnar basalt located in the southern region of Iceland.
Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland, is a small promontory located on the southern coast of Iceland.
Fjaðrárgljúfur is a canyon in southeast Iceland. The Fjaðrá river flows through it.
Halldórsskora. Elephant Rock. 'Elephant Rock' is a natural rock formation in Heimaey, part of the Westman Islands or Vestmannaeyjar. The islands are a visitor attraction in their own right, but Elephant Rock is the main draw.
In southeastern Iceland, you'll find a glacier lagoon filled with icebergs. This ice lagoon has become one of Iceland's most popular attractions due to its stunning beauty. The lagoon is called Jökulsárlón, or 'Glacier's-River-Lagoon'.
A black sand beach near Vik. Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most well-known black-sanded beaches in the whole world.
A scenic spot in Heimaey island in the southern part of Iceland. The ferry is available from Landeyjahöfn.
A canyon in Fimmvörðuháls Iceland. A lovely hike into the mysterious Stakkholtsgjá Canyon in southern Iceland.
A small waterfall in the southern part of Iceland. Stjórnarfoss waterfall is one of the hidden and seldom visited falls. However, it is a beautiful place and located not far from the main road.
Stokksnes is a headland on the southeastern Icelandic coast, near Hofn and Hornafjördur. In the Eastern Region of Iceland.
Vatnajökull National Park is a protected wilderness area in south Iceland centered around Vatnajökull glacier.