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Elliðaár

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Elliðaár

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

About

The rivers Elliðaár are situated in the Reykjavík area in the south-west of Iceland. Two small rivers have their source in the volcanic mountain range of Bláfjöll and stream down to Elliðavatn lake at the eastern suburban border of the city, its outlet forming the river.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Elliðaár is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1150°N, 21.8107°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road: 1 km from Route 49
Nearest town: Kópavogsbær — 4.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 7 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,091 mapped places within 20 km

Elliðaár weather and conditions

At Elliðaár in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:12). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 11 September 2026, 12:45 · source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Elliðaár

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Small groups

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

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Elliðaár — photo by TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Where is Elliðaár?

Elliðaár is a river in Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Elliðaár?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Elliðaár safe to cross?

If Elliðaár is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Elliðaár run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

450 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Kermóafossar

700 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Stórifoss

750 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

800 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

800 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík

3.5 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

4.6 km·~5 min drive

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

#3.Reykjavík

4.7 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Hafnarfjörður

8.7 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

700 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

1 km·~1 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Iceland

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hraunbær

700 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Vesturlandsvegur

1 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldshöfði

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Ártúnshöfði

1.2 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.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 →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TommyBee · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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