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Elliðaárdalur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Elliðaárdalur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Elliðaárdalur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1128°N, 21.7999°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: 1.3 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

Elliðaárdalur weather and conditions

At Elliðaárdalur 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.

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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 Elliðaárdalur

Free cancellation

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

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Selásfoss

300 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

450 m

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selfoss

1 km·~1 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Kermóafossar

1.3 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

250 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur

2.9 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

3.6 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík

3.8 km·~5 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

5.1 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Reykjavík

5.2 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Hafnarfjörður

9 km·~11 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.Krónan

550 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

600 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Iceland

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hraunbær

550 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Vesturlandsvegur

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldshöfði

1.5 km·~2 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðlingaholt

1.7 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 279.9 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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