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Selfoss is a waterfall on the Elliðaár river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Stand close enough and you'll feel the spray on your face. There's something primal about waterfalls - they demand your attention.
Fed by glacier melt and rainfall, this waterfall has been carving its path for thousands of years. The cliffs here were once Iceland's coastline before the land rose from the sea.
Most waterfalls don't have entrance fees, but parking often costs 700-1000 ISK. Keep coins handy or download the Parka app.
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Selfoss
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Hot Springs
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Public_bath hot spring
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Campsites
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…
The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…
The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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PexelsHero & gallery photography · Art Merikotka / Pexels
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
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