South Iceland

South Iceland is connected with Icelandic history and provides useful context for understanding how the country’s society, politics and culture developed. Historical context helps connect individual events with larger changes in Icelandic life. For a broader view, continue with Kirkjubæjarklaustur and Landmannalaugar Hot Spring . Together these pages provide additional context for the period and its legacy.

The place can form part of a wider trip through South Iceland, combining naturally with other landscape, heritage and travel experiences depending on interests and season.