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Elliðaárdalur

Woodland14 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parkingReykjavík Area, Iceland
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Elliðaárdalur

Woodland14 facilitiesFamily-friendlyDogs welcomeFree parkingReykjavík Area, Iceland

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Elliðaárdalur is a woodland and green space in Reykjavík, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has toilets, waste bins and drinking water. Family-friendly and free to visit.

Elliðaárdalur is a woodland and green space in Reykjavík, part of Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. On the ground you will find toilets, waste bins, drinking water, walking paths and cycling path. It is child-friendly, dog-friendly and step-free/wheelchair-accessible. 2 marked walking and running routes run through it.

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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 Elliðaárdalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
Northern lights

Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

Duration4 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeNorthern lights
From
20.990 ISK
View tour →
Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
Glaciers

Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

Duration8 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeGlaciers
From
249.500 ISK
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A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours
HighlightsReykjavík area
TypeLagoons & spa
From
159.000 ISK
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Elliðaárdalur — photo by Út um alltPhoto: Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík

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Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss
350 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

Selfoss
#2.Kermóafossar
450 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Stórifoss
550 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar
600 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt
900 m

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Víti
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir
2.9 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

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

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík
3.8 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal
4.5 km·~5 min drive

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

#3.Reykjavík
4.6 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Hafnarfjörður
8.2 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
450 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Iceland
800 m

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market
1.3 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Stekkjarbakki
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Álfabakki
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Hraunbær
1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Ártúnshöfði
1.3 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Hot Cocoa & Free Photos
4 hours

Words alone cannot capture the beauty of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.

from 20.990 ISKView tour →
#2.Private Superjeep Golden Circle & Langjökull Glacier
8 hours

Our first stop takes us to Thingvellir National Park where the Icelandic parliament was founded over 1000 years ago.

from 249.500 ISKView tour →
#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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How do I get to Elliðaárdalur?
Elliðaárdalur is in Reykjavík, part of the Reykjavík capital area — a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík. Tap Directions for the exact route.
Is Elliðaárdalur free to visit?
Yes — Elliðaárdalur is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Elliðaárdalur?
Elliðaárdalur has toilets, waste bins, drinking water and walking paths. 2 marked walking and running routes pass through it.

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