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Ölfusá

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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RiverReykjavík Area

Ölfusá

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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The Ölfusá is a river in Iceland. It begins at the junction between the Hvítá and Sog rivers, just north of the town of Selfoss, and flows for 25 km (16 mi) into the Atlantic Ocean.

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Ölfusá is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 63.9361°N, 21.1018°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Tjarnabyggð — 4.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 47 km in a straight line
What else is close: 251 mapped places within 20 km

Ölfusá weather and conditions

At Ölfusá in Reykjavik, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 36 m (sunrise 06:33, sunset 20:09). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Ölfusá

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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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Ölfusá — photo by Olga Ernst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Olga Ernst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Ölfusá?

Ölfusá 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 Ölfusá?

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 Ölfusá safe to cross?

If Ölfusá 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 Ölfusá 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

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss

8.4 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Djúpagilsfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Urriðafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow…

#4.Helgufoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Selfoss's municipal swimming pool per Visit South Iceland — changing rooms, showers, a…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Leirgerður

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Grýla

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Selfoss - Gesthús

5.4 km·~6 min drive

The camp site is located in the center of town and it is large. There is a service house…

#2.Gesthús Selfoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Í Hveragerði

7.9 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Hveragerði - Reykjamörk

8 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in the village Hveragerði is located close to the center of the village.…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup Sérvara

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Selfoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hveragerði

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Eyrarbakki

8.5 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Stokkseyri

11 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Olga Ernst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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