Seljalandsfoss

With a cascade of water dropping 200 feet (60 meters) down a rock face, Seljalandsfoss is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the country. It also has the unique feature of a small cave behind the curtain of water which visitors can access via a slippery but safe path. Waterproof clothing is definitely required for this fun activity!

If you plan on visiting Seljalandsfoss in winter, we recommend bringing crampons to enjoy the experience comfortably.

Gljúfrabúi

A little off the tourist track and often unnoticed by visitors, located to the left of Seljalandsfoss is one of the best-kept treasures on the southern coast of Iceland: Gljúfrabúi, or Gljúfrafoss. It's smaller than its neighboring waterfall at 130 feet (40 meters) in height, but its location within a canyon makes it equally enchanting.

Taking care not to slip on the wet stones, it's possible to walk along the right bank of the stream to contemplate the waterfall - whose name means "Canyon Dweller" - in all its glory.

How to visit Seljalandsfoss?

Seljalandsfoss is located right next to Ring Road, so it's easy to get there with a rental car. If you'd prefer someone else to drive and would like to visit the waterfall with a guide, you can book an organized tour to Seljalandsfoss and other nearby sights like Skogafoss: Waterfalls and South Coast Tour.