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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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Map of Ölfusá
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63.9361°N, 21.1018°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
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
Tours that include Ölfusá
06A - The Beach Ridefrom 25.950 ISK · 9 h
05B - Below the Mountainsfrom 33.420 ISK · 9 h
Golden-Circle Wellness & Relaxation dayfrom 49.245 ISK · 12 h
Admission with Tastingfrom 1.990 ISK · 40 min
01A - Countryside Charmfrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
03B - Soft River Banksfrom 23.750 ISK · 5 h
02E - The Elfin Tourfrom 19.950 ISK · 5 h
03C - Horses and Hot Springsfrom 22.950 ISK · 5 h
02A - The Heritage Tourfrom 19.500 ISK · 5 h
South Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Northern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and regionÖlfusá weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 tours
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Nearby
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Selfoss5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hveragerðisbær8 km
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Leirgerður9 km
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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
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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.
Data & sources
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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
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