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Seljalandsfoss is a stunning waterfall that stands 62 meters (203 feet) tall. The waterfall is a part of the Seljalandsá river and is fed by spring water originating from the moor Hamragarðaheiði. Many people believe that Seljalandsfoss is fed by melting water from the glacier-capped Eyjafjallajökull, a volcano that famously erupted in 2010 and affected air traffic throughout Europe. However, the water in Seljalandsfoss is bright and clean due to its spring water source.

The waterfall cascades into a beautiful meadow, making it look like a curtain over a tall cliff that once marked a coastline by the ocean before eruptions extended the land. A walking path behind the waterfall allows visitors to see a unique angle of the waterfall and its surroundings. This trail continues from behind the waterfall and around it.

Seljalandsfoss is among the most photographed waterfalls in Iceland, and for a good reason. It was featured in Justin Bieber's music video "I'll Show You" and was the first leg of the sixth season of the American series "The Amazing Race."

If you plan on walking behind Seljalandsfoss, wear shoes with a good grip, as the path can be slippery. Also, wear waterproof clothing due to the spraying from the waterfall.

Skógafoss is a stunning waterfall in Iceland, situated in the tiny village of Skógar, with a population of around 25. It drops 60 m (197 ft) off a cliff that has been eroded over time. The waterfall is 25 m (82 ft) wide and can grow up to 30 m (98 ft) wide after heavy rainfall. Skógafoss is located on the Skógá river, which flows from under Eyjafjallajökull, a glacier-capped volcano that last erupted in 2010. Skógafoss became grey from all the ash blowing into the Skógá river during that eruption.

On sunny days, you can see a rainbow forming, and sometimes even a double rainbow, due to the significant amount of spray produced by the waterfall. The area underneath the waterfall is flat, making walking right up to it easy, but be aware that you may get wet from the spraying. If you're feeling adventurous, you can climb a 527-step staircase to an observation platform above the waterfall, offering a fantastic coastline view.

The cliff on which Skógafoss cascades marks the former coastline of the south coast. This magnificent waterfall has been featured in various popular culture: the music videos Fjara by Sólstafir in 2012 and I'll Show You by Justin Bieber in 2015, the 2013 films Thor: The Dark World and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and the TV series Vikings (season 5) and Game of Thrones (season 8).

The folk museum has a noteworthy golden handle that is said to be from a chest filled with gold, owned by the settler Þrasi Þórolfsson, who hid the chest behind Skógafoss before his death around AD 900. Many attempts were made to retrieve it until a rope was fixed to the handle to pull the chest out one day, but the handle broke off, leaving the gold-filled chest lost forever. That handle served as a door handle on the Skógakirkja church until 1890.

The Reynisfjara black sand beach is a popular destination in southern Iceland. It has black sand and basalt-columned walls that create a spectacular attraction. In 2021, it was rated the 6th best beach in the world by Big 7 Travel on their annual list of The 50 Best Beaches In The World. However, it can be hazardous due to the mighty ocean waves and rockfalls from the cliffs caused by coastal erosion. Tragically, fatal accidents have happened there throughout the years. Climbing up onto the basalt columns for a photo may be tempting, but it is not recommended as people have been surprised by sudden "sneaker waves" that can snatch them and pull them out to sea. The backwash is powerful due to the steepness of the beach, and the waves can appear calm but are almost unbroken when they reach the shore. It is essential to keep a safe distance from the waves and admire the forces of nature from afar.

Reynisdrangar is a collection of basalt sea pinnacles that rise out of the sea by Reynisfjara. According to an old tale, they were created when two trolls tried to drag a three-masted ship to land at night. When daylight broke, they and the ship became stacks of pinnacles standing in the sea. Reynisdrangar is the same geological formation as the 340 m (1,115 ft) high mountain Reynisfjall, made of volcanic tuff from an eruption under a glacier in the penultimate Ice Age. The mountain has irregular layers of tuff, pillow lava, veins, and loops of columnar basalt. On the beach, you can see the beautiful formations of basalt columns, and it is the nesting site of puffins and other seabirds. Climbing up to them is not recommended as it may disturb them. The basalt columns are also the inspiration for Hallgrímskirkja church, Þjóðleikhúsið (The National Theatre of Iceland), and Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center. In the southern part of Reynisfjara is Hálsanefshellir, a magnificent basalt cave. It is important to note that it should only be explored during low tide to avoid being pulled out by the waves, and rocks can fall unexpectedly.

Reynisfjara is a well-known location and has appeared in several movies and series, notably the Icelandic Netflix series Katla, the 7th season of Game of Thrones, the 2013 film Star Trek: Into Darkness, and the 2014 film Noah.

Vík í Mýrdal is a village located on the southernmost tip of Iceland. It has a population of about 750 people and is the only seaside village without a harbor. Instead of a harbor, the villagers use fishing boats with wheels to move their catch to a small fish factory. The village is relatively young and was founded in 1833 when two farmers began importing goods from England to sell to nearby inhabitants. A company was later founded in 1916 to transport goods between England and Vík using the ship Skaftfellingur.

In 2010, the village was affected by volcanic ash during the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull. Additionally, black sand from the nearby beach, Víkurfjara, is sometimes blown across the village during stormy weather. However, visiting the beach during summer lets you see various seabirds such as fulmars, gulls, guillemots, and puffins nesting. You may also spot seals by the beach.

Vík is located near the Mýrdalsjökull glacier cap, where the dormant volcano Katla lies underneath. The volcano hasn't erupted since 1918, so an eruption is expected soon. If it erupts, it could melt enough glacial ice to trigger a flash flood that could destroy the whole village of Vík. Due to this possibility, the villagers periodically practice drills where they rush to the church Víkurkirkja high up on a hill. This church is believed to be the only building that can withstand such a flood.

The village of Vík and its church, Víkurkirkja, are the primary settings of the Icelandic Netflix series Katla. The series follows a group of people in Vík struggling in the aftermath of Katla's eruption.