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The best waterfalls in Hvolsvollur

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Hvolsvollur. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 60 m drop

Seljalandsfoss

Hvolsvollur · Southern Region · Iceland

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Seljalandsfoss is known as one of Iceland’s most photogenic waterfalls. Its greatest highlight is that you can walk behind the waterfall and experience its grandeur from a completely unique perspective.

It is located on Iceland’s South Coast along Route 1, about 120 km southeast of Reykjavík.

The waterfall has a vertical drop of about 60 meters. Its water originates from meltwater of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier.

Waterfall canyon
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