The extraordinarily lovely Seljalandsfoss waterfall tumbles right into a flat space of meadowland and lies on the River Seljalandsá which emanates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier. It’s situated in southern Iceland, a 1¾ drive from Reykjavik and may be seen from the Route 1 ring street. From Route 1, simply observe Street 249 (which results in Þórsmörk) for a brief distance and you’ll discover a parking lot close by.
Seljalandsfoss is much less highly effective than different waterfalls reminiscent of Gullfoss and Dettifoss and comparatively slim, but falls a considerable distance of 60 metres, cascading over a cliff that was as soon as a part of Iceland’s southern shoreline.
A large cavern undercuts the cliff and what’s distinctive concerning the waterfall is that you may stroll beneath it, with Summer time guests capable of observe a path that encircles this magificent cascade. Waterproofs are really helpful as there’s numerous mist and spray. The trail can be fairly moist and may be slippery in locations so care must be taken alongside the route. It’s closed within the winter months attributable to falling ice and was additionally closed for a interval in 2017 when rocks falling down from above introduced a big threat.
Seljalandsfoss waterfall is among the most well-known falls in all of Iceland and featured in Justin Bieber’s I’ll Present You music video, together with quite a lot of different landmarks reminiscent of the aircraft wreck and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, in addition to in episode one of many third season of Star Trek: Discovery and within the sixth season of US actuality TV sequence, The Superb Race.
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The waterfall may be seen from all angles however probably the greatest views is from behind it, notably when you’re capable of seize the setting solar on the similar time.
There are few industrial institutions within the neighborhood which additional provides to the attraction and enchantment of the waterfall. Guests travelling a brief distance north of Seljalandsfoss also can see the lesser-known Gljúfrabúi waterfall down a slim canyon, though entry to it’s a little much less straightforward and requires you to wade via the gorge in entrance of it. As soon as once more, watch out of slippery rocks.
Planning a visit to Iceland your self? You may watch a video from our journey to Iceland right here. Footage from Seljalandsfoss may be seen between 5m 48s and 5m 55s:
Disclosure: Our journey to Iceland was additionally sponsored by Helly Hansen.
