Selfoss

Located on the banks of the Ölfusá river, Selfoss extends across 2 square kilometers and serves as the main town of Sveitarfélagið Árborg municipality.

The construction of a suspension bridge over the Ölfusá river in 1891 transformed this small farming settlement into a growing commercial center.

The Selfoss Centre includes the Old Dairy food hall, where visitors can sample traditional Icelandic dishes and learn about skyr production in the cellar exhibition.

The town contains more than twenty restaurants, independent shops, supermarkets, and accommodations, all within walking distance of the central district.

British military forces guarded the Ölfusá bridge during World War II, recognizing the strategic importance of this crossing point in Iceland's transportation network.

Location: Sveitarfélagið Árborg

Elevation above the sea: 9 m

Website: https://www.arborg.is/

Shares border with: Flúðir

Address: Selfoss, Iceland 800-806 Selfoss

Website: https://arborg.is

GPS coordinates: 63.93681,-21.00353

Latest update: October 29, 2025 18:10