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Selfjall

South Coast, Iceland
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Selfjall

South Coast, Iceland

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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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South CoastReykjavíkWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Selfjall

Free cancellationSmall groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
South Coast

Ice Cave & Waterfalls

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
From
349.000 kr
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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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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Daily conditions for your trip

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Árnesflúðir
6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Hestafoss
7.5 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Krókadælarflúð
7.8 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Búðafoss
11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur
7.3 km·~9 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
14 km·~17 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#4.Natural hot pot near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
15 km·~18 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Laugaland
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#2.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti
7.4 km·~9 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Árnesi
13 km·~16 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#4.Árnes
13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
20 km·~24 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
26 km·~31 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Landvegamót
9.6 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Árnes
13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
14 km·~17 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Minni Borg
20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Ice Cave & Waterfalls
11 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.

from 24,990 krView tour →
#2.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#3.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

Frequently
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How do I get to Selfjall?
Selfjall is in South Coast. 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 Selfjall 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 Selfjall?
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 Selfjall?
Elevation for Selfjall is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

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