NatureInterest 5/5
Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss is a 60-meter waterfall on the Seljalandsá river, which originates in the glacier atop Eyjafjallajökull. It is one of Iceland's most recognizable waterfalls because a path behind the curtain of water leads through a small cave, letting visitors view the falls from behind.
Region
South Iceland
Coordinates
63.6158° N, 19.9928° W
Plan the stop
- Allow
- 45 min
Accessibility
- Wheelchair · Partial
- A paved path leads to a full frontal view of the falls and is usable by wheelchairs and scooters, but the signature walk-behind-the-waterfall route is uneven, wet, and often slippery rock, not wheelchair accessible.
- Limited mobility · Partial
- The front viewpoint is close and paved, while the behind-the-falls loop requires balance on wet rock and steps.
- Sensory · Limited
- Heavy spray, roar of water, slick surfaces, and crowding behind the falls can be overwhelming.
- Cognitive · Partial
- The basic route is clear, but the wet loop needs judgment about footing, queues, and weather.
Why it matters
The waterfall's unusual walk-behind access has made it a magnet for film and television productions, including an episode of Star Trek: Discovery and the 1990 Björk film The Juniper Tree. A 2017 proposal to erect an 8-meter visitor information structure nearby was dropped after public objections that it would spoil the unobstructed view of the falls.