Seljalandsfoss
Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
A 60 m waterfall with a path behind the curtain of water. Bring a waterproof jacket.
- Nearest town
- Hvolsvöllur, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 63.6156, -19.9886
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- FljótshlíðCampsite12 km from Seljalandsfoss · 100 pitchesTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- HellishólarCampsite13 km from Seljalandsfoss
- Tjaldstæðið LangbrókCampsite13 km from SeljalandsfossTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Tjaldsvæðið HvolsvelliCampsite19 km from SeljalandsfossWaste disposalWi-Fi
- HerjólfsdalurCampsite25 km from SeljalandsfossWaste disposal
- ÞórsheimiliðCampsite25 km from SeljalandsfossTentsCaravansWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is in Hvolsvöllur, Iceland, at GPS 63.6156, -19.9886. It is about 53 km from Vík.
Can you camp near Seljalandsfoss?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Fljótshlíð, about 12 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Seljalandsfoss?
Seljalandsfoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s south coast.
What is there to see near Seljalandsfoss?
Places worth a stop nearby: Skógafoss (25 km), Dyrhólaey (49 km), Reynisfjara (52 km) and Skálholt (63 km).
When is the best time to visit Seljalandsfoss?
Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)