south iceland
Seljalandsfoss
About Seljalandsfoss
塞里雅兰瀑布是冰岛南部塞里雅兰萨河上一座 60 米高的瀑布。它的独特之处在于瀑布后面的洞穴——游客可以沿着一条直接穿过水幕后面的小路，欣赏令人难忘的景色。从环城公路上可以看到瀑布，这使其成为旅行者从雷克雅未克向东行驶时遇到的第一个主要景点之一。雾气在阳光明媚的日子里会形成彩虹，而在冬天，周围的景观甚至瀑布的部分区域都会结冰成壮观的冰层。向南 200 米处，隐藏的 Gljúfrabúi 瀑布就在狭窄的峡谷内等待着您。
🐉 The Hidden Folk of Seljalandsfoss
Local folklore tells of hidden people (huldufólk) who live in the cliffs surrounding Seljalandsfoss. According to legend, these elves protect the waterfall and its surroundings. Travelers who show respect to nature may catch glimpses of mysterious lights near the falls at dusk, believed to be the hidden folk tending to their homes in the rocks.
📖 History
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.
✈️ Why Visit
Unique path behind the waterfall offers rare photography angles and unforgettable views
💡 Did You Know?
Seljalandsfoss drops about 60 meters and is fed by the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano
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
🕐 Best Time
June–August for walking behind the falls, midnight sun
🚗 Access
120 km from Reykjavík on Route 1. Large parking lot (800 ISK). Waterproof clothing recommended.
⏱ Duration
30–60 minutes
📍 GPS Location
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