Waterfall · South Coast, Reykjavik

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The waterfall drops from a cliff edge into a shallow pool. A path runs behind the curtain of water, though it gets wet. Nearby cliffs and fields provide views of the surrounding farmland.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

Visiting Seljalandsfoss Waterfall: what to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
June to August
Getting there
Two-hour drive from Reykjavik on Route 1

Reykjavik itineraries with Seljalandsfoss Waterfall

Day 2 of Reykjavik & the Ring Road

The Golden Circle

How Seljalandsfoss Waterfall fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Þingvellir National ParkGolden Circle
  2. 12:30GeysirHaukadalur
  3. 14:30GullfossGolden Circle
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Seljalandsfoss Waterfall FAQs

Can you walk behind Seljalandsfoss?

Yes. A short path leads behind the waterfall.

Is Seljalandsfoss open in winter?

Access may close due to ice. Check conditions on site.

How far is Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavik?

It lies 120 kilometers away, a two-hour drive south.

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