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Selfoss

East Iceland413 km from Reykjavík

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Selfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.

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65.4005°N, 13.7362°W · East Iceland

Tours that include Selfoss

Hot Spring and Cool Glacier - Langjökull - Snowmobile and Secret Lagoonfrom 56.900 ISK · 10 hLake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min4x4 Premium COMBO: Lake Myvatn and Grand Waterfalls inc. Dettifoss, Godafoss, Selfossfrom 45.000 ISK · 8 h 30 minJökulsárlón Day Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 hLake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss, Nature Baths & morefrom 39.900 ISK · 8 h 30 minGerman-language day tour to South Iceland - from Reykjavík, Hveragerði & Selfossfrom 24.966 ISK · 10 hAll in one: Mývatn, Goðafoss, Dettifoss, Selfoss, cave and the Nature bathsfrom 39.900 ISK · 9 hPuffin Questfrom 20.000 ISK · 1 hStuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Selfoss weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -9°C13 m/sgusts 219 h 50 mdaylight · 07:46 – 17:35
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 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
Reserve −12%
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

Selfoss — photo by Art MerikotkaPhoto: Art Merikotka / Pexels
Selfoss — photo by YannickPhoto: Yannick / Pexels
Selfoss waterfall, Iceland (August 2020)Epic Iceland
"Selfoss Waterfall, Iceland 🇮🇸 | Hidden Beauty of the North in 4K"TheSceneSeekerz
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Víkurfoss< 1 km
  2. 2Vestdalsfossar17 km
  3. 3Búðarárfoss19 km
  4. 4Gufufoss23 km
  5. 5Múlafoss25 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður28 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir34 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Múlaþing35 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Borgarfjörður Eystri15 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Seyðisfjörður20 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Neskaupstaður28 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Búðin15 km
  2. 2Kjörbúðin20 km
  3. 3Nesbakki28 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Selfoss?
Selfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Selfoss free to visit?
Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.
What is the best time to visit Selfoss?
Selfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls51 waterfalls in East Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams