About
Seljatjörn is a green space in Reykjavík, in Iceland's Reykjavík capital region. It has waste bins, walking paths and cycling path. Free to visit year-round.
On the ground you will find waste bins, walking paths, cycling path, parking and playground. It is step-free/wheelchair-accessible.
Map of Seljatjörn
Map
64.0973°N, 21.8428°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 413 (Nýbýlavegur að Jaðarseli)
Off the main road
- 3 km from Route 49
Nearest town
- Kópavogsbær — 3.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 7 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 1,095 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Seljatjörn
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 48 hoursfrom 7.500 ISK · 2 days
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 hSeljatjörn weather and conditions
Last updated
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Tonight
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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
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Elliðaárdalur2 km - 2
Kópavogsdalur2 km - 3
Fossvogsdalur2 km - 4
Guðmundarlundur3 km - 5
Heiðmörk3 km
Hot springs
All hot springs →
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
asked
questions
How do I get to Seljatjörn?
Seljatjörn 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 Seljatjörn free to visit?
Yes — Seljatjörn is a public park, free and open year-round. Parking is free too.
What can you do at Seljatjörn?
Seljatjörn has waste bins, walking paths, cycling path and parking.
Data & sources
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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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