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Selfoss

South Coast140 km from Reykjavík

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Selfoss is a waterfall in Iceland's South Coast.

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63.5366°N, 19.4549°W · South Coast

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 hSolheimajokull 4h Moderate Level Glacier Hikefrom 15.063 ISK · 3 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Selfoss weather and conditions

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5°Clight drizzle · feels 0°C6 m/sgusts 99 h 54 mdaylight · 08:06 – 18:00
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 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
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Selvaðsfoss1 km
  2. 2Kvernufoss2 km
  3. 3Skálabrekkufoss2 km
  4. 4Fremri-Fellsfoss2 km
  5. 5Fosstorfufoss2 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Steinbogafoss2 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Seljavallalaug8 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Mýrdalshreppur26 km
  3. 3Hot Spring Shower27 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Vík í Mýrdal26 km · 309.9 kr/L
  2. 2Vestmannaeyjar42 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Hvolsvöllur45 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Krónan26 km
  2. 2Bónus42 km
  3. 3Kjörbúðin57 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
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How do I get to Selfoss?
Selfoss is located in South Coast. 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 waterfalls83 waterfalls in South Coast, 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