Selfoss
This modest town on the banks of the Ölfusá river is the largest in South Iceland, with a compact central core of cafés and restaurants that makes it a practical and pleasant base for exploring the region. Sitting on Route 1 between Reykjavik and the south coast, Selfoss is close to mountains and within reach of UNESCO-listed sites in the wider area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population9,000
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.3 km3.3 mi
Nearest airports
Selfoss: quick answers
Where is Selfoss?
Selfoss is in Iceland, about 49 km30 miles in a straight line from Kopavogur.
How do you get to Selfoss?
The nearest airport is Reykjavík (RKV), about 55 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Selfoss?
The warmest month is July, averaging 12°C53°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -1°C31°F. The wettest month is September, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Selfoss?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 7 restaurants, 2 cafés and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Selfoss?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hvolsvollur, Kopavogur and Hveragerdi.