Seljalandsfoss: One of Iceland’s Most Visited Waterfalls

Seljalandsfoss is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. It is located on the south coast of the country and is surrounded by breathtaking natural scenery.

The most unique feature of this waterfall is that visitors can walk behind the falls to experience a truly unique and unforgettable view. The cascading waterfall drops 60 meters into a pool below and is illuminated beautifully in the evenings. Visitors can also explore a nearby cave and take a hike to see even more of Iceland’s natural beauty.

This is the perfect spot for photography enthusiasts, adventurers and nature lovers. A trip to Seljalandsfoss should definitely be on your Iceland to-do list. Remember to dress warmly and bring your camera to capture the beauty of this natural phenomenon. So if you`re planning to visit Iceland, Seljalandsfoss is a must-see attraction that will leave you in awe!

Our Experience at Seljalandsfoss

After spending Day 1 at the Blue Lagoon and exploring Reykjavik, we headed up to the Golden Circle. Our day started with a visit to Thingvellir National Park where we snorkeled between the tectonic plates. Next, we continued our tour of the Golden Circle with visits to the Geysir Geothermal Area and Gullfoss. By the time we reached Seljalandsfoss, it was nearly 7 PM and we still had a few things we wanted to see and do. We were also still an hour out from our hotel.

Unfortunately, we short-changed our time at both Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss so that we could spend more time at Skogafoss and Kevernufoss. We also skipped the Kerid Crater, which wasn’t a huge deal.

One of the coolest things about Seljalandsfoss is that you can walk behind the waterfalls, however, you can do the same at Kvernufoss, which was one of our later stops.

Similar to our visit to Gullfoss, we simply got out of the car, snapped a few photos of the falls, and went on our merry way. We didn’t take the time to go behind the falls.

On our next trip to Iceland, I definitely want to dedicate more time to Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss. I’d also like to make it to Kerid Crater next time. Us having only 1/2 a day for the Golden Circle was not nearly enough time. We definitely needed an entire day for the Golden Circle. In retrospect, we should have spent 2 nights at the Sand Hotel in Reykjavik, so that we could have more time in the Golden Circle.

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While we were in the area, we also visited The Blue Lagoon, Pingvellir National Park, Geysir Geothermal Area, Gullfoss, and much more!