Seljalandsfoss
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Seljalandsfoss
About
Seljalandsfoss is a 61-meter waterfall on the Seljalandsá river in Iceland's South Coast.
A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes you right behind the curtain of water. One of the most unique waterfall experiences in Iceland.
Standing behind 60 meters of falling water is honestly surreal. The light comes through the curtain, everything's misty and loud, and you feel like you're in another world. Best at sunset when the light turns golden.
Seljalandsfoss drops from the cliffs that used to be Iceland's coastline thousands of years ago. The Seljalandsá river feeds it from Eyjafjallajökull glacier — yeah, that volcano. The cave behind the falls was carved out over centuries by the water itself.
You WILL get wet walking behind it. Like, properly soaked. Bring a waterproof jacket or accept your fate. The path can be slippery, especially in winter — some people skip the walk-behind when it's icy. Also: don't miss Gljúfrabúi, a hidden waterfall just 5 minutes walk north. Most tourists miss it.
Plan your visit
- Getting there
- Route 1 (Ring Road), via the farm of Seljaland · ~30 km west of Skógar
The walk- You can walk behind the falls
Heads up- In winter paths can be slippery and falling ice is a hazard as mist freezes on the cliffs; respect path closures
Only known waterfall where you can walk behind it- Sits at the base of Eyjafjallajökull glacier
- Near the access road to Thorsmork (Þórsmörk)
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Entry: Free
Parking: 800 ISK
No booking
Entry feeFree
Parking800 ISK
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Seljalandsfoss
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
Reviews
Nearby
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Hot Springs
Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.
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Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Campsites
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Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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UnsplashHero & gallery photography · Andrey Andreyev / Unsplash
Visit South Iceland (south.is)Visitor access & practical facts · tourism board
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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