Explore 36 photography locations in the South Coast area of Iceland.
South Coast hosts 36 photography locations curated for this guide, with a focus on landscapes, waterfalls, and lighthouses. 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 36 curated photography locations in South Coast, spanning landscapes, waterfalls, lighthouses. 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 beautiful viewpoint in Arnarstapi village.
Djúpalónssandur or the Black Lava Pearl Beach.
Dyrhólaey, formerly known by seamen as Cape Portland, is a small promontory located on the southern coast of Iceland.
Eiriksstadir - Viking Longhouse. Sit with us by the fire and listen to the historians tell ancient fiction stories of the Vikings. You can try out authentic Viking tools and learn about the know-how, architecture and clothing of the Vikings, all crafted using original tools and methods.
Fjallabak Nature Reserve ("Friðland að Fjallabaki") is an area in the Icelandic Highlands.
A beautiful viewpoint in Arnarstapi village.
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.
An awesome viewpoint south of Snaefellsnes Peninsula.
Hvítserkur is a 15 meter high basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula.
The Lóndrangar are a pair of rock pinnacles in Iceland. They are volcanic plugs of basalt that have been hewn out from surrounding softer rock by erosion.
Flatey is the largest of the Western Islands on the Breidafjordur Bay and a popular spot for tourists.
Ólafsvík is a small town in Iceland on the northern side of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
A beautiful viewpoint in Arnarstapi village.
A black sand beach near Vik. Reynisfjara Beach is one of the most well-known black-sanded beaches in the whole world.
Skarðsvík, on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, is an exceptional, golden sand beach in Iceland.
A scenic vista overlook in the southern part of Westfjords.
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.
Scenic Cliff. A walk up Súgandisey cliff for unbeatable views of the harbor and the North Atlantic.
Tour guides lead visitors down a subterranean, spiral staircase to explore this ancient lava tube.
Series of small lakes west of Vatnajokull National Park in the Southern Region of Iceland.
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
Like the Háifoss, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls
The waterfall Háifoss is situated near the volcano Hekla in southern Iceland
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
A waterfall on the Gönguleið um Fimmvörðuháls trail
A beautiful waterfall in Snaefellsnes Peninsula
A canyon with waterfalls west of Laugarbakki in Northwestern Region of Iceland
Nauthúsagil is a hidden waterfall in southern Iceland, specifically in the Fljótshlíð area
Skógafoss is a waterfall situated on the Skógá River in the south of Iceland at the cliffs of the former coastline
The lighthouse is about 3 kilometers past Skarsdvik beach
Skarðsviti Lighthouse is located along the western side of Vatnsnes peninsula in Iceland, 7 km north of Hvammstangi
Súgandisey Island Lighthouse was installed there in 1948 as a sealing lighthouse to Stykkisholm harbor
The lighthouse is about 3 kilometers past Skarsdvik beach