Can you see the northern lights at Seljalandsfoss?

Yes. Seljalandsfoss in South Iceland is one of 100+ Icelandic aurora spots we score every 5 minutes. Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location Visibility on any given night depends on geomagnetic activity, cloud cover, and darkness — check the live score before heading out.

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Seljalandsfoss

South Iceland · 63.6156°N, 19.9886°W

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Light Pollution

Low light pollution — excellent dark-sky location

Getting There

A · Drive-up — park and you are there

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)

Where to Stay Near Seljalandsfoss

Staying within a short drive means you can wait out the cloud and step outside when the forecast turns, rather than committing to a two-hour drive on a maybe.

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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 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.