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Notable waterfall · Westfjords Region, Iceland

Selfoss

Selfoss is a waterfall in Westfjords Region, Iceland.

Selfoss: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Selfoss

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Selfoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.95000, -23.41667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Selfoss flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Selfoss yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Selfoss?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Selfoss?

    Nearby: Minning þeirra sem fórust í snjóflóðinu á Flateyri þann 26. október 1995. (fort, 15 km), Tungudalur (viewpoint, 19 km), Heritage Museum Westfjords (museum, 23 km), Hannes Hafstein (fort, 24 km), Óshyrna (viewpoint, 29 km), QP13 convoy (fort, 31 km).

    Is Selfoss worth visiting?

    Selfoss is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.