Seljalandsfoss, Waterfall in Southern Region, Iceland
The Seljalandsfoss waterfall cascades from a height of 65 meters over an ancient sea cliff, creating a natural curtain of glacial water from the Seljalandsá River.
The waterfall formed through centuries of erosion from glacial meltwater flowing from the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, carving deep into the former coastline cliffs.
The waterfall appears in international media productions, including television series The Amazing Race and music videos, representing the natural forces of Iceland.
Visitors can reach Seljalandsfoss by taking Road 1 from Reykjavík, with a parking area available for 700 ISK per day located 120 kilometers east of the capital.
A pathway extends completely around the waterfall, enabling visitors to walk behind the water column and observe the landscape through the flowing water.
Location: Rangárþing eystra
Height: 65 m
GPS coordinates: 63.61546,-19.98817
Latest update: September 9, 2025 15:04
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A tourist spot but worth visiting! The waterfall is beautiful.
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