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Elliðaár

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The river Elliðaár (Icelandic pronunciation: ​[ˈɛtlɪːðaˌauːr̥], "Elliði's river") is situated in the Reykjavík area in the south-west of Iceland. Two small rivers have their source in the volcanic mountain range of Bláfjöll and stream down to Elliðavatn lake at the eastern suburban border of the city, its outlet forming the river. On their way, they pass through the nature reserve area of Heiðmörk. On its way to the sea, which is reached in the Elliðavogur bay in Reykjavík, not far from the open-air folk museum of Árbæjarsafn in Árbær, the river cascades over several small waterfalls, within the boundary of the city. The river is an excellent place to fish salmon.

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Elliðaár
Rafstöðvarvegur, Reykjavik Árbær

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109 Reykjavik, Árbær
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