Reykjavík Area Rivers

4 rivers in Reykjavík Area — mapped with live road conditions, drive times, and directions.

4 rivers in Reykjavík Area

Svínadalsá

Icelandic river shaped by glaciers and volcanic landscape. River conditions change rapidly with weather and glacier melt. Check before attempting crossings.

Reykjadalsá

Icelandic river shaped by glaciers and volcanic landscape. Many rivers offer rafting opportunities - operators know the safe sections.

Iceland's largest river by volume, formed where Hvítá and Sog meet near Selfoss. Despite its size, Ölfusá is short - only about 25km to the ocean. The town of Selfoss sits where the Ring Road crosses. Historically important for commerce - boats could navigate upstream. Now bridged and mostly unnoticed by tourists rushing past.

Elliðaár

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. On their way, they pass through the nature reserve area of Heiðmörk. Icelandic river shaped by glaciers and volcanic landscape. Fishing permits are required and often expensive for prime salmon rivers.