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Seljalandsfoss

South Iceland · 63.6156°N, 19.9886°W

Seljalandsfoss — aurora viewing location in South Iceland, Iceland
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Check Live Conditions at Seljalandsfoss

Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 15 minutes.

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Safety

Path behind the waterfall is closed in winter (icy). Bring waterproof layers — heavy spray.

Parking

Paid car park (500 ISK). Open 24 hours.

Photography Tips

For aurora photography at Seljalandsfoss, use a wide-angle lens at f/2.8 or wider, ISO 1600-3200, and 8-15 second exposures. A sturdy tripod is essential — Icelandic wind can be strong. Arrive early to scout compositions while you can still see the landscape.

Read our full aurora photography guide for detailed camera settings.

Nearby Viewing Spots

Skógafoss (25 km) Hella (South Iceland Plains) (32 km) Dyrhólaey (49 km) Vík í Mýrdal (Black Sand Beach) (53 km) East of Selfoss (57 km)

Track Seljalandsfoss Live

Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Seljalandsfoss. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.

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Plan Your Visit

Check current conditions on our Tonight page before heading out. Cloud cover and geomagnetic activity can change rapidly — the app updates scores every 15 minutes so you always have the latest data.

Learn more about the best time to see the northern lights and how to read aurora forecasts.