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Elliðaárvogur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland
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Elliðaárvogur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Prices
Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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ReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Elliðaárvogur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Sjávarfoss
850 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Búrfoss
1.2 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Ullarfoss
1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
1.7 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir
1.6 km·~2 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur
2.1 km·~3 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur
2.7 km·~3 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Árbær
3 km·~4 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík
2.2 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
2.3 km·~3 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Reykjavík
2.4 km·~3 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#4.Hafnarfjörður
8.7 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
550 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
1.4 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup
1.5 km·~2 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Knarrarvogur
600 m

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldshöfði
800 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Ártúnshöfði
1.1 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Vatnagarðar
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Where is Elliðaárvogur?
Elliðaárvogur is a bay on the coast of Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Elliðaárvogur?
Elliðaárvogur is in Reykjavík Area. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Elliðaárvogur?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Elliðaárvogur?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

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