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Outdoors South Coast, Vík

Seljalandsfoss

An outdoor spot in South Coast, Vík, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Late afternoon.

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Seljalandsfoss in South Coast, Vík
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Why go

60-meter waterfall with a path that loops behind the falls.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Vík, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Gljúfrabúi, 0.6 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
South Coast
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Late afternoon

Nearby

The 2 closest curated picks in Vík, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Gljúfrabúi

    Hidden waterfall in a narrow canyon just north of Seljalandsfoss.

    Outdoors · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Skógafoss

    Wide 60-meter waterfall with stairs to a viewing platform.

    Outdoors · 25 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Seljalandsfoss is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Vík

2 more curated outdoor spots in Vík. See the full Vík guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Vík run from 3°C in January to 13°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Seljalandsfoss itself, we suggest: Late afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Vík from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Vík weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Seljalandsfoss, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Seljalandsfoss, 861, Iceland
Coordinates
63.61562, -19.98857
Destination
Vík, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss: quick answers

How much time do you need at Seljalandsfoss?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Seljalandsfoss. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Seljalandsfoss?

Our pick: Late afternoon. Insider tip: Wear a rain jacket; paths get slippery.

Where is Seljalandsfoss?

Seljalandsfoss is at Seljalandsfoss, 861, Iceland, in South Coast. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Seljalandsfoss?

Seljalandsfoss appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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