In Iceland, food isn’t just about eating — it’s a way to connect with the land, the people, and their stories. From cozy cafés tucked beneath waterfalls to farms serving fresh produce grown just meters from your table, every stop on your journey offers a taste of Icelandic culture. This guide will lead you to the places in South Iceland where flavor meets tradition, turning every meal into part of the adventure.

Few experiences compare to standing under a clear, starry sky while the Northern Lights dance above you, painting the darkness with green, purple, and pink hues. In Iceland — and especially in South Iceland — this natural wonder feels even more magical. Here, dramatic landscapes of glaciers, black sand beaches, volcanoes, and vast open skies create the perfect stage for one of nature’s greatest shows.

When LGBTQ travelers choose a destination, inclusivity, safety, and community often rank just as highly as natural beauty and cultural experiences. Iceland is one of those rare places where all of these elements come together seamlessly. Known for its breathtaking landscapes and warm people, Iceland is also widely recognized as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly countries in the world.

A total solar eclipse—when the Moon completely blocks the Sun—remains one of nature’s most extraordinary sights. The Sun and Moon appear almost exactly the same size in our sky due to a cosmic coincidence of distance and size, but such perfect alignments are fleeting. From any specific location on Earth, witnessing totality is rare—on average, only roughly once every 375 years

Iceland, with its dramatic landscapes and untamed beauty, is known for its extremes. It’s a land where glaciers meet volcanic activity, and where icy rivers flow just a short distance from bubbling hot springs. One of Iceland’s most unique features is its abundance of geothermal water, which provides the island with natural hot springs that offer both locals and visitors a chance to experience nature in a very intimate, soothing way.

Iceland has become one of the world’s most popular filming destinations. Its glaciers, waterfalls, volcanoes, and black-sand beaches create a natural backdrop that feels otherworldly and versatile. Producers love it because within a short drive you can find landscapes that look like medieval battlefields, Himalayan peaks, or even alien planets. It’s no wonder that Icelandic nature often appears in international blockbusters.

Þjórsárdalur er gróðursæll og fallegur dalur í nágrenni við Gullna hringinn. Þar sameinast náttúrufegurð, menningarminjar og kyrrð sem gerir dalinn að áhugaverðum áfangastað fyrir bæði Íslendinga og erlenda gesti, sér í lagi þau sem kjósa að fara ótroðnari slóðir.

Tucked away just off the Golden Circle, Þjórsárdalur Valley remains one of South Iceland’s best-kept secrets. Carved by the mighty Þjórsá River and shadowed by the brooding presence of Mount Hekla, this lesser-traveled route is a treasure trove of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and quiet wonder. With cascading waterfalls, moss-covered lava fields, fairytale-like gorges, scenic hiking trails and ancient Viking ruins, Þjórsárdalur offers visitors a rich and varied experience—with fewer crowds.

Information regarding the seismic activity on Reykjanes Peninsula

Umsóknir eru hafnar í Startup Landið – viðskiptahraðal fyrir frumkvöðla á landsbyggðinni! Um er að ræða sjö vikna hraðal sem er sérstaklega opinn frumkvöðlum og fyrirtækjum á landsbyggðinni. Þar er kjörið tækifæri fyrir ferðaþjónustufyrirtæki – stór sem smá – að þróa nýjar hugmyndir, prófa nýjar lausnir og byggja upp tengslanet sem getur styrkt reksturinn til framtíðar.

Hvað eiga áfangastaðir ferðamanna sameiginlegt með veiðafærum? Yfir 97% erlendra ferðamanna segja að náttúra landsins hafi haft mikil áhrif á ákvörðun þeirra um að koma til Íslands. Til þess að geta notið náttúrunnar versla gestir okkar svo gistingu, mat, afþreyingu og aðra þjónustu sem skilar tekjum inn í samfélagið. Þétt net góðra áfangastaða skiptir ferðaþjónustuna því jafn miklu máli og góð veiðafæri gera í sjávarútvegi.

Mikið var um dýrðir á Hótel Geysi föstudaginn 16. maí þar sem ferðaþjónustan á Suðurlandi fagnaði sem, fyrst með aðalfundi Markaðsstofu Suðurlands og síðar um daginn með árshátíð ferðaþjónustunnar. Markaðsstofan bauð upp á súpu og brauð í hádeginu og í framhaldi af því setti Guðmundur Fannar Vigfússon, formaður stjórnar, fundinn. Voru þau Helgi Kjartansson oddviti Bláskógabyggðar og Árdís Erna Halldórsdóttir, verkefnastjóri markaðsstofunnar, sett sem fundarstjóri og fundarritari.