Waterfall · South Iceland
Seljalandsfoss
waterfall in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Warm up after: pools & lagoons with a visitor pass
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Quick facts
- Seljalandsfoss is 128 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car.
- Seljalandsfoss is 65 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Seljalandsfoss is Hvolsvöllur.
- Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 65 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 128 km by road, about 1 h 58 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.6155° N, 19.9883° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Questions people ask
What is Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is a waterfall in South Iceland.
Where is Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is at 63.6155° N, 19.9883° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Gljufrafoss, a waterfall about 656 m away in a straight line.
How far is Seljalandsfoss from Reykjavík?
Seljalandsfoss is 128 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car.
How do I get to Seljalandsfoss?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Seljalandsfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
How tall is Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is 65 metres tall.
Does it cost anything to visit Seljalandsfoss?
We have not verified a fee for Seljalandsfoss. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Seljalandsfoss?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 32 minutes' drive from Seljalandsfoss. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (62 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (102 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool102 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool105 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon112 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GljufrafossWaterfall · 656 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Pjt56
DrífandiWaterfall · 1.6 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
NauthúsafossWaterfall · 8.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Syrio
NauthúsagilCanyon · 9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Syrio
ÍrárfossWaterfall · 9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
DrífandiWaterfall · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.