Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall of about 60 m with a footpath behind it, which the South Iceland tourism board calls the only known waterfall of its kind where this is possible (read 7 November 2026). In winter that path is slippery, ice can fall from the cliffs and the paths may be closed. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
The fall
A thin cascade of about 60 m at the base of Eyjafjallajökull, on the road into Þórsmörk.
The path behind
A footpath runs behind the fall at the bottom of the cliff; in winter the tourism board calls it especially dangerous.
Gljúfrabúi
A waterfall a little further west on the Gljúfurá river, partly hidden by its canyon, reached from the Hamragarðar farm.
Seljaveitingar
A shop by the falls where visitors can rest after the walk behind the waterfall.
The tour
South Coast Waterfalls, Black Sand & Glacier Tour from Reykjavík, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 12,990 reviews, from €107 on 6 November 2026.
Practical info
Tips
- Check safetravel.is before visiting in winter and respect any closure. The falls are 30 km west of Skógar, so Skógafoss is the next stop eastward and Reynisfjara the one after. Nearby lodging includes Hotel Selja, Paradise Cave Hostel and the Laufey Welcome Center. The tourism board lists no entrance ticket for the falls. A South Coast day tour covers the falls and the next stops without a car; see South Coast day tours compared.
How to get there
The falls are close to the Ring Road (Route 1), with access from the Seljaland farm, on the road into Þórsmörk. Drive from Reykjavík or join a South Coast tour; see how to get around Iceland.
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