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Selfell

North Iceland, Iceland147 m elevation

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Selfell

North Iceland, Iceland147 m elevation

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Selfell rises to 147 m in North Iceland — the 675th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 74, 26 km away.

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Selfell is in North Iceland at 66.0564°N, 20.2676°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 147 m above sea level
Off the main road: 25.6 km from Route 74
Nearest town: Skagaströnd — 26 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 226 km in a straight line
What else is close: 24 mapped places within 20 km

Selfell weather and conditions

At Selfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 07:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:53, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 07:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Selfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Selfell?

Selfell is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Selfell without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Selfell?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Selfell?

Selfell is 147 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Ketubjörg

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Hverfjallsfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Háifoss

52 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Stórhólsfoss

54 km·~65 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

26 km·~31 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Foss Hot Pot

30 km·~36 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

31 km·~37 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

44 km·~53 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skagaströnd

26 km·~31 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

#2.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

31 km·~37 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hofsós

43 km·~51 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#4.Blönduós

44 km·~53 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð

45 km·~54 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

67 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hofsós

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Blönduós

44 km·~53 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur

44 km·~53 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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