Selfoss Dairy Plant

The dairy plant in Selfoss is the largest and most advanced facility of its kind in Iceland, operated by the dairy cooperative Mjólkursamsalan (MS). As the heart of the nation's dairy industry, the plant processes raw milk from hundreds of farms located across the fertile southern lowlands. It is the primary production site for Iceland's most famous food export, Skyr, which has achieved international acclaim as a healthy dairy product. The Selfoss facility is crucial for national food security and serves as a major economic pillar for the local community, providing numerous specialized jobs. Continuous investments in automation and green technology have optimized production while upholding strict quality standards for Iceland’s hormone-free dairy output. The plant's history is deeply intertwined with the growth of Selfoss into the principal service hub of South Iceland. In addition to Skyr, the factory produces various cheeses, butter, and fresh milk products for both domestic consumption and global markets. It also functions as a center for innovation, developing new dairy-based products and sustainable packaging methods.

Nearby cities

Reykjavík

Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland, serving as the nation's cultural, economic, and governmental hub.

Kópavogur

Kópavogur is Iceland's second largest city, located directly south of Reykjavík.

Hafnarfjörður

A charming port town just outside Reykjavík, known as the 'town in the lava' and famous for its Viking heritage and elf folklore.

Hafnarfjörður

Hafnarfjörður is a port city south of Reykjavík, built on an ancient lava field.

Keflavík

Keflavík is a town on the Reykjanes Peninsula, part of the Reykjanesbær municipality.

Mosfellsbær

Mosfellsbær is located northeast of Reykjavík, known for its hilly landscape and thermal springs.

Garðabær

Garðabær is a growing town in the Greater Reykjavík area.

Selfoss

Selfoss is the largest service center in southern Iceland, situated on the banks of the Ölfusá River.

Akranes

Akranes is a port town on Iceland's west coast, known for its long fishing tradition and two distinctive lighthouses.

Seltjarnarnes

Seltjarnarnes is a small municipality on a peninsula just west of Reykjavík.

Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar is a town on Heimaey island in the archipelago of the same name off Iceland's south coast.

Grindavík

Grindavík is a fishing town on the south coast of the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Blue Lagoon (Grindavík)

Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, known for its milky-blue, mineral-rich waters.

Hveragerði

Hveragerði is famous for its high geothermal activity, located about 45 km east of Reykjavík.

Hveragerði

Known as the 'Greenhouse Town', it sits on an active geothermal field and is famous for its hot springs and banana cultivation.

History & landmarks

Reykjavík City Hall

Reykjavík City Hall is situated on the banks of Lake Tjörnin.

Hvolsvöllur

A historic town in South Iceland, famous as the heart of the Njál's Saga and a gateway to glaciers.

More places

Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki was the main trading port in Southern Iceland for centuries.

Hveragerði Greenhouses

Hveragerði is known for its geothermally heated greenhouses.

Knarrarósviti Lighthouse

Knarrarósviti is a notable lighthouse on the south coast of Iceland.

Nesjavellir Power Station

The Nesjavellir Power Station is the second largest geothermal plant in Iceland.

Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station

The Hellisheiði Geothermal Power Station is one of the largest geothermal plants in the world.

Ljósafoss Power Station

Ljósafoss was the first major hydropower plant on the Sog river.