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Sel

South CoastHistory museumFree entry

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Map of Sel

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64.0234°N, 16.9910°W · South Coast

Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 998 (Skeiðarársandur)
Off the main road
6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 59.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
241 km in a straight line
What else is close
234 mapped places within 20 km

Tours near Sel

Glacier Discoveryfrom 21.900 ISK · 4 hHvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 hSkaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hSkaftafell Glacier Adventurefrom 23.400 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Encounterfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 hRótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 hFull Day on Vatnajökull Adventurous Glacier Exploration Hikefrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 min
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ToursIn season nowGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 hIce Cave and Snowmobile Tour from Gullfossfrom 42.891 ISK · 4 hLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 7.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Sel weather and conditions

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4°Cpartly cloudy · feels 1°C1 m/swind8 h 47 mdaylight · 08:28 – 17:15
In season now · Winter in IcelandGlacier Hike Experience on Sólheimajökull Glacier - Meet on locationfrom 15.990 ISK · 3 h
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

Photos & videos

Sel — photo by image by varp · Wikimedia Commons · Public domainPhoto: image by varp · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Þórbergur49 km
  2. 2Kirkjubaejarstofa58 km
  3. 3Kötlusetur - Katla visitor centre120 km
  4. 4Skógasafn135 km
  5. 5Þjóðveldisbærinn138 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Magnúsarfoss< 1 km
  2. 2Hundafoss< 1 km
  3. 3Þjófafoss< 1 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Guðlaug29 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur58 km
  3. 3Hoffell Hot Tubs89 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Freysnes6 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Fagurhólsmýri23 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Kirkjubæjarklaustur57 km · 308.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör58 km
  2. 2Nettó90 km
  3. 3Krónan120 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

Where is Sel?
Sel is in South Coast, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.
Is there an entry fee at Sel?
Sel is free to enter, according to OpenStreetMap. Opening hours can still be seasonal, so confirm before you go.
What are the opening hours of Sel?
Opening hours for Sel vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.
Is Sel wheelchair accessible?
We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Sel. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

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All museums21 museums in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams