Seljalandsfoss At Night
Planning to visit Seljalandsfoss at night?
Due to its status as a very popular South Coast waterfall, lights were installed at Seljalandsfoss in the early 2000s to allow for visits at night even when it’s dark out.
Because of the lights on either side, you can see Seljalandsfoss clearly even on a dark night if you happen to be driving along the Ring Road from Reykjavik towards Vik. It’s very cool!
The parking lot at Seljalandsfoss is open 24/7, so parking at Seljalandsfoss at night isn’t a problem. You can pay the parking fee at the onsite unmanned kiosk.
Other than the fact that Seljalandsfoss may be less crowded late or very early, the floodlit waterfall offers great photo ops. Plus, it’s a surreal sight!
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Experience the midnight sun at Seljalandsfoss in the summer
In the summer, you can experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun at Seljalandsfoss (and other places in Iceland).
Even in the depths of the night, it still looks and feels like dusk.
The waterfall looks stunning, and there’s enough light for most of the 24 hours to explore around the waterfall and walk behind it.
You always need to watch your step, though, as it can be slippery near the waterfall and on the pathway that goes behind the curtain of water.
Look for the Northern Lights at Seljalandsfoss in the winter
In the winter, the floodlights light up the landscape when it’s dark.
While you can’t walk behind Seljalandsfoss in the winter because the pathway is usually closed, it’s still a very exciting time to visit, especially if the Northern Lights are in the forecast.
Snapping photos of the flowing Seljalandsfoss against a backdrop of dancing green or pink lights in the sky is a bucket-list experience.
Exercise extreme caution if you visit at night in the winter, because although the parking lot and the pathways near the waterfall are maintained, the ground can still be icy and slippery. Wear cleats, or shoes with spikes, and tread with care.
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