East Iceland
Stuðlagil
Spectacular canyon containing one of Iceland’s largest collections of basalt columns, carved by the glacial Jökulsá á Dal river.
2–4 hoursModerate
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West Iceland
Sturlureykir Horse Farm
A farm experience centred around the Icelandic horse and rural life.
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Stykkishólmskirkja
A striking modern church whose unusual shape has become a Stykkishólmur landmark.
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Stykkishólmur Harbour
The colourful working harbour at the heart of Stykkishólmur.
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Suðureyri
A fishing village near the mouth of Súgandafjörður, surrounded by steep mountains and closely connected with the sea.
1–2 hoursVery easy
Explore this place →Westfjords
Suðureyri Fisherman Trail
A walking experience in Suðureyri introducing the village’s fishing heritage and close relationship with the surrounding sea.
1–2 hoursEasy
Explore this place →South Coast
Subgljúfur Waterfall
A lesser-known waterfall along the upper Skógá route.
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Reykjavík
Sun Voyager
Elegant steel dream-boat sculpture on Reykjavík’s waterfront with spectacular views across Faxaflói towards Mount Esja.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
Explore this place →Westfjords
Surtarbrandsgil Exhibition
An exhibition introducing the remarkable fossil geology of Surtarbrandsgil, a highly protected ravine in the southern Westfjords.
30–60 minutesVery easy
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Surtsey
A volcanic island born from eruptions between 1963 and 1967 and now protected as an exceptional natural laboratory.
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Surtshellir
A famous lava cave system beneath the vast Hallmundarhraun lava field.
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Svalþúfa
A coastal viewpoint and natural landmark overlooking the Lóndrangar area.
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Svalvogar
An exceptionally remote scenic route around the mountains west of Dýrafjörður, famous for dramatic coastal scenery and demanding driving conditions.
2–4 hoursChallenging
Explore this place →North Iceland
Svarfaðardalsá Estuary
Wetland and estuary environment where the Svarfaðardalsá river reaches the coast near Dalvík.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →North Iceland
Svarfaðardalur
Beautiful mountain valley extending inland from Dalvík, with farms, wetlands, hiking routes and some of Tröllaskagi’s finest scenery.
Half dayEasy
Explore this place →South Coast
Svartifoss
A famous waterfall framed by dark hanging basalt columns in Skaftafell.
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Svínafellsjökull
A dramatic outlet glacier descending from Vatnajökull in the Skaftafell region.
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Svöðufoss
A beautiful waterfall backed by the Snæfellsjökull landscape.
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Svörtuloft Cliffs and Lighthouse
Wild Atlantic cliffs and an orange lighthouse on the exposed western edge of Snæfellsnes.
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Sveinsstekksfoss
Powerful 15-metre waterfall where Fossá plunges into the deep Nykurhylur pool shortly before reaching Berufjörður.
30–60 minutesEasy
Explore this place →South Coast
Systrafoss
A pair of cascades descending from Systravatn above Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
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Systrastapi
A distinctive rock formation connected with local stories about two nuns.
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Systravatn
A peaceful lake above Kirkjubæjarklaustur reached by a hillside walking route.
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Tangasporður
Undeveloped outer tip of the Kolbeinstangi peninsula with open coastal scenery and views across Vopnafjörður.
30–60 minutesEasy
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