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Selfoss

West Iceland56 km from Reykjavík

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Selfoss is a waterfall on the Grímsá river in West Iceland.

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64.5161°N, 21.1515°W · West 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 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hHusafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hGolden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Selfoss weather and conditions

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3°Covercast · feels -2°C5 m/swind9 h 49 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:04
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 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
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Tjarnarlækjarfoss< 1 km
  2. 2Lambárfoss2 km
  3. 3Hallandi2 km
  4. 4Gnýpufoss2 km
  5. 5Freyðandi2 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Krosslaug3 km
  2. 2Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð9 km
  3. 3Snorralaug18 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Reykholt17 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Ferstikla24 km · 308.7 kr/L
  3. 3Húsafell24 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus36 km
  2. 2Ljómalind36 km
  3. 3Hyrnan36 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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Frequently
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How do I get to Selfoss?
Selfoss is located in West 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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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
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