Towns & Villages

South Iceland put you straight in touch with the twin delights of nature and culture, right on the capital´s doorstep. 
ARNES
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801
519 in the Municipality
South
One of Iceland’s most popular tourist areas, inland Árnessýsla boasts a wealth of natural wonders and well-marked historical sites. Hot springs and ...
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ASAHREPPUR
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851
190
South
www.asahreppur.is
Ásahreppur is a community on the western edge of Rangárvallasýsla and takes its name from  “the ásar”, natural ridges in the area. On the Ring ...
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BORG
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801
415 in the Municipality
South
www.sveitir.is
Borg is a growing small village. There you will find a swimming pool , campsite, grocery store and coffee house.
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BRAUTARHOLT
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801
519 in the Municipality
South
A small village. Swimming pool, shop, community center and camp site.
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EYRARBAKKI
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820
565
South
http://eyrarbakki.is/english-info
The friendly village of Eyrarbakki used to be the largest commercial community and the main harbour on the south coast of Iceland in earlier times. A ...
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FLOAHREPPUR
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801
595
South
www.floahreppur.is
Flóahreppur provides peaceful environment, historic areas and beautiful nature to the east of Selfoss.  Agriculture is the main livelihood along ...
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FLUDIR
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845
789 in the Municipality
South
www.fludir.is
Flúðir is a rapidly growing community in the centre of Hrunamannahreppur district, about 25 minutes off the main Ring Road. The area is considered to ...
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HELLA
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850,851
1.545 in the Municipality
South
Inhabitants in Rangárþing ytra (westen Rangárþing) are 1545(year 2011). The borders of the district are by Ásahreppur district, from the river Þjórsá ...
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HOFN
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780,781
2.089
South
www.rikivatnajokuls.is
Hornafjörður is a blooming community close to the biggest glacier in Europe, Vatnajökull in the south eastern part of Iceland. The district’s ...
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HVERAGERDI
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810
2.317
South
http://www.hveragerdi.is/pages/onnurtungumal/enska/frontpage/
Great numbers of people pass through or by Hveragerði each year. With a population of about 2300 and located only 45 km from Reykjavik, Hveragerði ...
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HVOLSVOLLUR
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860,861
1.744 in the Municipality
South
www.hvolsvollur.is
Inhabitants in eastern Rangárþing (Rangárþing eystra) are about 1750. The borders of the district lie from western Rangárþing to the north and the ...
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KIRKJUBAEJARKLAUSTUR
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880
450 in the Municipality
South
www.klaustur.is
Kirkjubæjarklaustur was known in olden times as "Kirkjubær" (Church Farm) and was an important farming estate. It is one of the most tongue-twisting ...
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LAUGARAS
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801
937 in the Municipality
South
www.sveitir.is
The development of the small village Laugarás started when geothermal activity was discovered in the area. There are numerous horticultural farms ...
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LAUGARVATN
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840
937 in the Municipality
South
www.sveitir.is
Laugarvatn is a shallow lake, about 2 km2 in size, and is located in the inlands of Árnessýsla, midway between Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir, 100 ...
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REYKHOLT
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801
937 in the Municipality
South
www.sveitir.is
The development of the small village Reykholt started in the first half of the 20th century, when geothermal activity was discovered in the area. ...
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SELFOSS
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800,801
7.810 in the Municipality
South
www.arborg.is
With a population of over 4000 inhabitants Selfoss is the largest town in South Iceland and is a part of  Árborg Municipality which was ...
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SOLHEIMAR ECO-VILLAGE
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801
100
South
www.solheimar.is
Sólheimar is considered the oldest Eco-Village in the world. Sólheimar were established as a children's home 80 years ago, but today Sólheimar ...
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STOKKSEYRI
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825
468
South
www.stokkseyri.is
The small village of Stokkseyri is renowned for its beautiful seashore, breaking waves and birdlife. Rich handicraft and cultural life is held ...
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THORLAKSHOFN
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815
0
South
The main town in Ölfus is Þorlákshöfn, west of Eyrarbakki. The town is important as a port because the only viable harbour on Iceland's southern ...
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THYKKVIBAER
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850,851
0
South
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VESTMANNAEYJAR (WESTMAN ISLANDS)
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900
4.129
South
http://vestmannaeyjar.is/?p=100&id=2260
There are places in Iceland that simply need to be experienced. Vestmannaeyjar (the Westman Islands) are fill that group by virtue of their natural ...
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VIK
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870,871
511 in the Municipality
South
www.vik.is
Vík – Mýrdalshreppur Vík is Iceland’s most southerly village and one of the most popular tourist sites in Iceland. Although this community of about ...
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Ölfus
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816
South
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