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Selsskógur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Selsskógur

West Iceland, Iceland

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Selsskógur is in West Iceland at 64.5270°N, 21.5787°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Selsskógur weather and conditions

At Selsskógur in West Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 07:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Selsskógur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Can I wild camp near Selsskógur instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Selsskógur in advance?

Selsskógur is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Selsskógur open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Selsskógur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Selsskógur have?

Facility details for Selsskógur aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hænsnafoss

2.5 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Kerlingafoss

2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Selhólsfoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Efrifoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

12 km·~14 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

17 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Selsskógur

50 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Selskógur, Skorradal

150 m

The forest Selsskógur is in the middle of the valley Skorradalur. It is a good camp site…

#3.Fossatún

7.4 km·~9 min drive

Fossatún is located between Borgarnes and Reykholt in Borgarfjörður. The environment and…

#4.Þórisstaðir

10 km·~12 min drive

The Thorisstadir camping site is a large and family friendly site. You have a good area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F508 Skorradalsvegur

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Power line road with hidden waterfalls

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hyrnan

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

16 km·~19 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ferstikla

13 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Borgarnes

16 km·~19 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Baulan

17 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykholt

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community