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Selfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointNorth Iceland

Selfoss

North Iceland, Iceland

About

A viewpoint in North Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

On clear days, you can see for kilometers. North Iceland laid out before you like a map.

Best light for photos is early morning or golden hour. Midday light can be harsh and flat.

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Map of Selfoss

Selfoss is in North Iceland at 65.8071°N, 16.3875°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 864 (Grímsstaðir - Dettifossvegur eystri)
Off the main road: 17.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 30.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 320 km in a straight line
What else is close: 105 mapped places within 20 km

Selfoss weather and conditions

At Selfoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 21:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:33). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 21:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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 Selfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Selfoss — photo by Martin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Martin Falbisoner · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Selfoss?

Selfoss is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Selfoss?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Selfoss safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Selfoss?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

200 m

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Dettifoss

800 m

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#3.Hafragilsfoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

8.3 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

30 km·~36 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Grjótagjá

30 km·~36 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#4.Stóragjá Cave

32 km·~38 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ásbyrgi - Vesturdalur

16 km·~20 min drive

The western valley has one of two camp sites in the national park its only for tents. The…

#2.Ásbyrgi

25 km·~30 min drive

Asbyrgi is one of two camp sites in the national park in Jokulsargljufrum. The second…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Lundi

30 km·~36 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Hlíð, Mývatni

30 km·~36 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

30 km·~36 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

50 km·~61 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

64 km·~77 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Ásbyrgi

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn

40 km·~48 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugar

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Martin Falbisoner · 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