Seljalandsfoss Tours and Tickets

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It is free to visit Seljalandsfoss on your own, however, drivers have to pay a fee of 800 kronur to enter the parking lot. The fee is included if you visit with a guided tour along the south coast of Iceland, with full-day tours starting at around US$110 per person.

Yes, you can walk behind the Seljalandsfoss waterfall, thanks to its narrow chute. In fact, it is this unique quality that makes visiting the site so special. A walking trail leads visitors all around the waterfall, including the back, so you can see it from different perspectives.

The best time to visit Seljalandsfoss for photography is during the golden hours of early morning or late evening. During these times, the light is softer and creates a warm glow. During the summer months, the golden hours last several hours in the morning and evening.

Yes, there are plenty of facilities at Seljalandsfoss, which make the site a comfortable spot to linger a while. Facilities include restrooms, a small café, a souvenir shop, and picnic tables and benches.

Yes, there is a nearby waterfall you can visit alongside Seljalandsfoss. Just a short walk away, Gljúfrabúi waterfall is hidden inside a canyon, requiring visitors to walk through a narrow opening within the rock to reach it. There is no designated parking area for Gljúfrabúi, and many visitors come here on foot from Seljalandsfoss.