Seljalandsfoss waterfall
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Seljalandsfoss waterfall is one of Iceland’s most famous and picturesque waterfalls, known for its tall, narrow cascade and the unique footpath that allows visitors to walk behind the falling water.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Seljalandsfoss | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
tourist attraction
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waterfall ⓘ |
| access |
marked walking paths
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parking area nearby ⓘ |
| alsoPopularIn | winter ⓘ |
| approximateDistanceFrom |
about 120 km from Reykjavík
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about 75 miles from Reykjavík ⓘ |
| bestVisitSeason | summer ⓘ |
| cliffType | former coastline cliff ⓘ |
| country | Iceland ⓘ |
| fallsType | plunge waterfall ⓘ |
| famousFor |
being one of Iceland’s most photographed waterfalls
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path that allows walking behind the falling water ⓘ picturesque scenery ⓘ |
| featuredIn |
Iceland tourism promotions
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travel documentaries ⓘ |
| flowsInto | lowland fields near the south coast of Iceland ⓘ |
| geologicalContext | formed by glacial and fluvial erosion of sea cliffs ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
footpath behind the waterfall
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narrow cascade ⓘ spray mist around the base ⓘ viewing platform ⓘ |
| hasLighting | often illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasNearbyFacility |
restrooms (seasonal)
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small kiosks or food trucks (seasonal) ⓘ |
| hasSafetyConcern |
falling rocks behind the waterfall
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slippery paths due to spray ⓘ |
| height |
about 60 metres
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approximately 197 feet ⓘ |
| languageOfSignage |
English
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Icelandic ⓘ |
| locatedIn | Southern Region, Iceland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Seljalands River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Gljúfrabúi waterfall
NERFINISHED
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Ring Road (Route 1, Iceland) NERFINISHED ⓘ Skógafoss NERFINISHED ⓘ Þórsmörk NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Seljalandsfoss waterfall group ⓘ |
| photoSubject |
northern lights above the waterfall
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sunset behind the falls ⓘ |
| region | South Coast of Iceland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires | waterproof clothing recommended ⓘ |
| riverSource | Eyjafjallajökull glacier NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| touristActivity |
hiking behind the waterfall
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photography ⓘ sightseeing ⓘ |
| viewType | 360-degree view from behind the water curtain ⓘ |
| watercourse | Seljalandsá NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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