Seljalandsfoss

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Fed by waters from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier, Seljalandsfoss pours over a 60 meter cliff into a grassy basin, though centuries ago, this cliff once marked Iceland’s coast. Today, Seljalandsfoss is one of the most photogenic waterfalls in Iceland, thanks in large part to the hollow in the cliff face behind the falls. This cavern offers to view the falls from every angle, but be prepared to get wet by the constant mist Seljalandsfoss makes. With floodlights installed on either side of the falls, you’re sure to get an impressive few, even if you visit in the dark of winter. Less than a kilometer to the north is one of Iceland’s hidden gems: the Gljúfrabúi waterfall. Mostly obscured by a cliff, to reach the falls, you have to wade up-stream through a cleft in the rock face. But for those who get their feet wet, you’re rewarded with a stunning, albeit soaking, experience (seriously, you will get wet).