Southern Region district, Iceland

Places to visit near Selfoss

Selfoss is a town in Southern Region district, Iceland, home to about 6,510 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 8 churches. The must-see places are Selfosskirkja (1 km), Ingólfsfjall (10 km) and Hraungerðiskirkja (11 km).

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Selfoss, Iceland
Selfoss, Southern Region district, Iceland. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Selfoss at a glance

Location
Southern Region district, Iceland
Population
about 6,510
Coordinates
63.9331° N, 20.9971° W
Places within 50 km
118 (31 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Selfoss

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Selfoss: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Selfoss

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Ingólfsfjall (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Ingólfsfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Grímsnes · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Grensdalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Reykjadalur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Hrómundartindur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Hestfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~23 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Selfoss

43 waterfalls within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Lagnafóðrun (2 km); the best-known is Urriðafoss (20 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Selfoss

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Álftavatn (14 km); the best-known is Kerid (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kerid · lake · Southern Region · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Hestvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Álftavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~14 km
  • Apavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Laugarvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Silfra Diving · lake · Southern Region · ~45 km · Must-see

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Churches near Selfoss

28 churches within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Selfosskirkja (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Selfoss

15 caves within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Stóri Hellir (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Selfoss

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Selfoss. The closest is Hveragerði Geothermal Park (15 km); the best-known is Knarrarósviti (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Selfoss

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Selfoss
  2. 1 km Selfosskirkja · church, Southern Region
  3. 9 km Ingólfsfjall · viewpoint, Southern Region
  4. 16 km Flói Nature Reserve · nature spot, Southern Region
  5. 17 km Knarrarósviti · beach, Southern Region
  6. 20 km Hraungerðiskirkja · church, Southern Region
  7. 11 km Back to Selfoss

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How to reach Selfoss

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    Within 15 km of Selfoss

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Selfoss by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48100Ingólfsfjall (10 km)
    Waterfalls1643Lagnafóðrun (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1731Álftavatn (14 km)
    Churches828Selfosskirkja (1 km)
    Caves1015Stóri Hellir (3 km)
    Beaches & coast410Hveragerði Geothermal Park (15 km)
    Museums210The Árnesinga Folk Museum (13 km)
    Other attractions310Leirgerður (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Flói Nature Reserve (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves38Sandey (36 km)
    Forts & heritage35Fornleifasvæði (39 km)
    Parks04Fjölskyldu- Og Húsdýragarðurinn (60 km)
    Buddhist sites02Hádegismóar Temple (53 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Reykjavíkurvarðan (63 km)

    Selfoss: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Selfoss?

    Selfosskirkja (church, about 1 km), Ingólfsfjall (viewpoint, about 10 km), Hraungerðiskirkja (church, about 11 km), Flói Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 12 km), Knarrarósviti (beach, about 15 km), Grímsnes (viewpoint, about 16 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Selfoss?

    118 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 waterfalls, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 10 caves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Selfoss?

    Ingólfsfjall, about 10 km by road; Bjarnarfell (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Selfoss?

    Lagnafóðrun, about 2 km by road; Reykjafoss (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Selfoss?

    Álftavatn, about 14 km by road; Kerid (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Selfoss?

    Start in Selfoss, visit Selfosskirkja, then Ingólfsfjall, then Flói Nature Reserve, then Knarrarósviti, then Hraungerðiskirkja, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Selfoss?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Selfoss

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Selfoss’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Selfoss on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.