outdoors

Seljalandsfoss

Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most visited and photographed waterfalls. The water flows from the melting ice caps of the volcano Eyjafjallajökull and cascades over a steep cliff. This making it possible to walk behind it which provides a truly unique experience unlike any other waterfall in Iceland. There is a footpath that brings you around the waterfall, but be careful as it can get slippery due to the spray from the waterfall. You’ll most likely get wet so we recommend bringing along a raincoat. Also, don’t forget to bring along covers for your electronic devices like cameras as they will most likely get wet too. Despite the crowds, we particularly enjoyed this unique experience being behind a waterfall. It’s not every day that you get to stand behind a majestic waterfall and get such a unique viewpoint. Seljalandsfoss is located right by Route 1 about two hours from Reykjavik which makes it a popular place to visit. Parking is available at the carpark right by the waterfall although you might expect to have to wait for a spot.