Selfoss

Iceland
Selfoss, Iceland
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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.

  • Population9,000
  • Nearest water0.7 km
  • Nearest mountain5.3 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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