Seljalandsfoss
South Iceland · 63.6156°N, 19.9886°W
Check Live Conditions at Seljalandsfoss
Real-time aurora score, 12-hour forecast, cloud cover, and smart alerts — updated every 5 minutes.
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.
Nearby Viewing Spots
Gljúfrabúi (1 km)
Heimaey (Vestmannaeyjar) (24 km)
Skógafoss (25 km)
Kvernufoss (26 km)
Hella (South Iceland Plains) (32 km)
Track Seljalandsfoss Live
Get push alerts when aurora conditions turn good at Seljalandsfoss. Download the free Aurora Iceland app.
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 5 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.