Beach
Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
Vík í Mýrdal, Iceland
A black-sand beach with basalt columns, a cave and sea stacks offshore, notable for powerful waves.
Waterfall · Iceland · South Iceland
Seljalandsfoss
A tall waterfall you can walk behind, on the south coast road.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Seljalandsfoss matters
Seljalandsfoss pours over a former sea cliff, and a path lets you walk behind the curtain of water. Expect to get wet, so bring a rain jacket. At sunset the spray glows orange. A few minutes' walk along the cliff leads to smaller hidden falls, including Gljúfrabúi, tucked inside a canyon. It's one of the easiest and most photogenic stops on the south coast.
Talking points
- You can walk behind the falls.
- Gljúfrabúi hides in a cave nearby.
- Sunset light is magical.
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Good to know: The path behind the falls can be slippery or closed in icy conditions.
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