Seljalandsfoss
Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
A 60 m waterfall with a path behind the curtain of water. Bring a waterproof jacket.
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall about 60 m high in the south of Iceland, right on the Ring Road between Hvolsvöllur and Vík. Its water drops from the lower slopes of the Eyjafjallajökull volcano, and according to the South Iceland tourist board the falls lie at the foot of the glacier.
What makes it special: a footpath leads behind the waterfall. It is damp and slippery, so Lonely Planet recommends sturdy footwear and rain protection. In winter, walking behind the falls is especially dangerous because of ice, and paths may be closed; current information is available at safetravel.is. There is a café and a small souvenir shop by the car park; parking costs around 1,000 ISK according to Lonely Planet (check the fee in advance).
- Nearest town
- Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 63.6156, -19.9886
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- FljótshlíðCampsite12 km from Seljalandsfoss · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- HellishólarCampsite13 km from Seljalandsfoss
- Tjaldstæðið LangbrókCampsite13 km from SeljalandsfossTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Tjaldsvæðið HvolsvelliCampsite19 km from SeljalandsfossWaste disposalWi-Fi
- HerjólfsdalurCampsite25 km from SeljalandsfossWaste disposal
- ÞórsheimiliðCampsite25 km from SeljalandsfossTentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland, at GPS 63.6156, -19.9886. It is about 26 km from Skógar.
Can you camp near Seljalandsfoss?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fljótshlíð, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast.
What is there to see near Seljalandsfoss?
Places worth a stop nearby: Skógafoss (25 km), Dyrhólaey (49 km), Reynisfjara (52 km) and Skálholt (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Seljalandsfoss?
Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)