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Elliðaárdalur

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64.1128°N, 21.7999°W · Reykjavík Area

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Getting there
Road 49 (Hringv.-Hafnarfjv)
Off the main road
1.3 km from Route 49
Nearest town
Kópavogsbær — 4.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
8 km in a straight line
What else is close
1,092 mapped places within 20 km

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ToursIn season nowSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minNorthern Lights Tour Led by Local Hunters - Hotel pickup availablefrom 11.990 ISK · 4 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Elliðaárdalur weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -2°C2 m/swind8 h 46 mdaylight · 08:48 – 17:34
In season now · Winter in IcelandSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Elliðaárdalur — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Mosfellsdalur11 km
  2. 2Blikdalur17 km
  3. 3Reykjadalur29 km
  4. 4Almannagjá37 km
  5. 5Flosagjá37 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Selásfoss< 1 km
  2. 2Breiðholtsfoss< 1 km
  3. 3Selfoss1 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Víti< 1 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Breiðholt1 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur3 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hraunbær< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Vesturlandsvegur1 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Bíldshöfði2 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan< 1 km
  2. 2Bónus< 1 km
  3. 3Iceland1 km
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Tours

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  2. A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Elliðaárdalur?
Elliðaárdalur is a valley in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Elliðaárdalur?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Elliðaárdalur?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Elliðaárdalur worth visiting?
Elliðaárdalur is one of Reykjavík Area’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

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