South Iceland · Iceland
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls — uniquely, you can walk behind the curtain of water through a cave behind the falls, giving a rare perspective of the water pouring in front of you.
About Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland's most iconic waterfalls — uniquely, you can walk behind the curtain of water through a cave behind the falls, giving a rare perspective of the water pouring in front of you.
History & Background
The waterfall drops from the same cliffs that were once the coastline of Iceland's South Coast. As glaciers retreated thousands of years ago, the sea receded and left these sheer cliffs standing inland. The cave path behind Seljalandsfoss was worn into the rock by centuries of meltwater erosion. Nearby is the hidden Gljúfrabúi waterfall — concealed inside a narrow canyon and accessible only by wading through a shallow stream.
Key Facts
- ✔Height: approximately 60 meters
- ✔One of very few waterfalls you can walk behind
- ✔Path can be icy and slippery in winter
- ✔Part of the former coastline sea cliffs
- ✔The nearby Gljúfrabúi falls are hidden inside a gorge
