Exploring Seljalandsfoss
Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, Iceland
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Added by Tiffany Nguyen
Easy walk from the parking lot to one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. Numerous vantage points allowing you to get nearly 360 degree views of Seljalandsfoss. Microspikes are essential during the winter to have good traction exploring behind the falls. Short walk to 2 other nearby waterfalls. Floodlights illuminate the falls at night for a unique viewing experience.
Located just off the Ring Road, Seljalandsfoss is one of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls and it's easy to see why. Reaching nearly 60 meters, this waterfall’s claim to fame is that it can be viewed from nearly every angle. The well-developed loop trail allows you to go behind the falls for an epic view. Depending on the time of year, the falls will be surrounded by snow and icicles or you may find the cliffs lined with lush green grass and wildflowers.
Exploring around the entire waterfall was such a unique experience. You get a great sense of the power of the falls and the scale of the 60 meter drop. As you walk around to the backside of the waterfall, you’ll definitely get an icy shower so be sure to bring a waterproof jacket and protection for your camera gear. The path leading to the rear of the waterfall was extremely icy so exercise extreme caution when making your way back there. Microspikes were very helpful for keeping traction in some of the more treacherous areas. Standing behind that enormous curtain of water and peering out at the world was an experience I'd recommend to anyone. Don’t forget to check out the other 2 waterfalls just to the left of Seljalandsfoss; you won’t be disappointed.
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Exploring Seljalandsfoss Reviews
If you go here during the summertime after 8am, you can forget about having a photograph without a bunch of other tourists in it. But if you go around sunrise or at odd hours, you can have this beautiful waterfall mostly, if not all, to yourself. Also, don't miss Gljufurarfoss, which is just around the corner from Seljalandsfoss and located in a canyon, making for stunning photos! DEFINITELY bring a raincoat/wear clothes you'll be prepared to get wet in, because you will get soaked. Photographers: bring a lens cleaning cloth to keep your lens dry as it will get misted.
4.0
This place rocks. We camped there in early March and had the place to ourselves. The bright lights on the waterfall at night aren't great for photography but they make the camping experience pretty cool. The trail behind the waterfall was closed when we were there because of icy conditions. Once the crowds were gone we put on crampons and it was easy enough to get back there, but be careful if you do the same!
5.0
Seljalandsfoss is beautiful and I was glad I'd brought a raincoat, waterproof pants and a camera cover (ziploc bag) for going behind the waterfall as you really do get pretty wet standing back there!
5.0
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