Elliðaárdalur
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About
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.
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.
Map of Elliðaárdalur
Map
64.1126°N, 21.8195°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 413 (Nýbýlavegur að Jaðarseli)
Off the main road- 1.3 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 3.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 7 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,096 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Elliðaárdalur
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Prosecco & Installationfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
Reykjanes Peninsulafrom 77.686 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionElliðaárdalur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Rauðavatn2 km - 2
Fossvogsdalur2 km - 3
Seljatjörn2 km - 4
Gufunesbær recreational park3 km - 5
Kópavogsdalur3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
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Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Út um allt / Visit Reykjavík
Út um allt / Visit ReykjavíkDescription & facts
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
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