Gljúfrafoss Waterfall

Address: Near Seljalandsfoss, South Iceland (no formal street address)

Hours: Open year-round (access depends on weather)

Admission: Free (waterfall in a natural area)

Gljufrafoss is a small waterfall on Iceland’s south coast in the Southern Region, notable for being partially concealed inside a narrow cliff recess near Seljalandsfoss. It is a compact site rather than a large falls and is commonly visited as part of south-coast sightseeing.

The cliff recess creates a narrow canyon that frames the stream as it drops; visitors can walk a short path and sometimes wade a little to reach a viewpoint inside the cleft. The setting provides close-up views rather than long panoramic vistas.

The waterfall is a natural feature formed by the local river cutting into the coastal cliffs; it has no known built structures or formal historical uses. Its popularity has grown with increased tourism to the south coast.

The site sits on the south side of Iceland close to the Ring Road, immediately north of Seljalandsfoss in the Southern Region. It is reached from the main coastal route that serves the villages and sights along that stretch of coastline.

• Proximity: Located a short walk from the popular Seljalandsfoss waterfall, often visited on the same stop along Iceland’s south coast Ring Road.
• Access note: The waterfall sits inside a narrow cliff recess so views require walking on a short, sometimes wet path and may be slippery in winter.

The falls are reached from the Ring Road (Route 1) near the Seljalandsfoss car park. Park at Seljalandsfoss - Gljufrafoss is a short walk (5-10 minutes) north along a signposted path and then a small scramble down a narrow gorge entrance.

• Wear waterproof footwear - the trail into the gorge can be wet and slippery.
• Approach the waterfall via the small path north of Seljalandsfoss; there's a narrow gorge entrance that requires a short scramble.
• Bring a waterproof camera cover - mist from the falls will coat lenses.