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Notable viewpoint · Northeastern Region, Iceland

Selfjall

Selfjall is a viewpoint in Northeastern Region, Iceland.

Selfjall: 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 viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Selfjall

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

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 Selfjall — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.26338, -18.18452. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Selfjall

    • Saurbæjarkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Munkaþverárkirkja · church · Northeastern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
    • Kerling · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Austurdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Syðri-Súla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Vesturdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Norðurárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hlíðarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Svartárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Akureyri Botanical Garden · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Church of St. Peter · church · Northeastern Region · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Hörgárdalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Iceland · river spot · Northwestern Region · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Fnjóskadalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Mælifellshnjúkur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~71 km · Must-see

    See everything within a day’s drive of Selfjall

    Other hill stations & viewpoints near Selfjall

    • Kerling · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~41 km · Must-see
    • Austurdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Syðri-Súla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
    • Vesturdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
    • Norðurárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Hlíðarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Svartárdalur · viewpoint · Northwestern Region · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Hörgárdalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Fnjóskadalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~67 km · Must-see
    • Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~70 km · Must-see

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Selfjall yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Selfjall?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Selfjall?

    Nearby: Saurbæjarkirkja (church, 26 km), Munkaþverárkirkja (church, 40 km), Kerling (viewpoint, 41 km), Austurdalur (viewpoint, 47 km), Syðri-Súla (viewpoint, 47 km), Vesturdalur (viewpoint, 51 km).

    Is Selfjall worth visiting?

    Selfjall is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.