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Suðurlandsvegur (South Iceland Road)
About Suðurlandsvegur (South Iceland Road)
Route 1 through South Iceland runs for approximately 300 km from Selfoss to Höfn, passing through diverse landscapes: - Green farmland and rivers - Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull glaciers - Black sand deserts (Mýrdalssandur, Skeiðarársandur) - Dramatic sea cliffs at Dyrhólaey - Skaftafell and Vatnajökull National Park - Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon The road is paved and accessible year-round, though winter conditions can be challenging.
📖 Story
This section of Route 1 has been Iceland's main coastal highway for decades. It connects Reykjavík to the southeast, passing many of the country's most iconic landmarks: Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, and Jökulsárlón.
✈️ Why Visit
Drive one of Iceland's most scenic routes, with endless photo opportunities at every turn.
💡 Did You Know?
The South Coast section of Route 1 was only fully paved in the 1970s — before that, parts were gravel or dirt.
Key Facts
Route 1 through South Iceland
~300 km from Selfoss to Höfn
Passes waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, beaches
Paved, year-round access
Iceland's most popular road trip
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