Elliðaárdalur valley is a unique natural gem in the heart of Reykjavík and one of the city’s most popular outdoor areas, where you can enjoy salmon fishing, horseback riding, cycling, skiing, mini golf, hiking and running. The valley is characterised by diverse nature, landscape, geology and vegetation, where bird and animal life is diverse. The Elliðaá rivers are the only salmon fishing rivers within city limits in the world, where you can also find antiquities from the time of the Interior and war relics from the Second World War.

The power station in Elliðaárdalur valley, commissioned in 1921,  marked the beginning of electrification in Reykjavík and it paved the way for the future. The electricity and utilities that followed revolutionised the quality of life of city dwellers, and with them came the knowledge and ingenuity that society still lives by today. Just as the rivers were activated before, the emphasis is now on activating people and ingenuity in Elliðaárdalur valley.

Come and experience the magic and energy of the valley. We offer guidance and reception for groups at Elliðaárstöð.  Guided tour 45-60 min, in Icelandic or English, takes place on weekdays between 13-17 by appointment.

• 3000 for adults
• 1500 for children under 18 years old
• 1500 for 67 years and above.

The minimum number of guided tours is 10 people.