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Notable waterfall · Eastern Region, Iceland

Selfoss

Selfoss is a waterfall in Eastern Region, Iceland.

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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: 65.40048, -13.73623. 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: Skálanes Nature & Heritage Centre (sanctuary, 15 km), Skaftfell. Center for Visual Art, East Iceland (museum, 25 km), Víkurfoss (waterfall, 0 km), Skælingur (viewpoint, 3 km), Húsavík (beach, 4 km), Marteinshnjúkur (viewpoint, 11 km).

    Is Selfoss worth visiting?

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