Text by MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei Photos by MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei
The river plunges down from a 60-meter-high cliff, and the fierce cold wind scatters the water into the air. Stepping inside the waterfall, apart from feeling the tremendous roar, you can even take a shower and get up close to nature’s masterful craftsmanship.
Seljalandsfoss, viewed from inside the waterfall — nature’s breathtaking masterpiece. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
Seljalandsfoss is located in the southwest of Iceland, with a vertical drop of 60 meters, and its river source originates from the Eyjafjallajökull glacier volcano.
There is a path behind the waterfall, allowing you to view the surrounding scenery from within. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The most distinctive feature of Seljalandsfoss is the pathway beside the waterfall that lets you walk into it and admire the view from the inside, hence it is also known as the "Water Curtain Cave" waterfall.
From the outside, you can clearly see where the waterfall pours down and how it contrasts with people. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The waterfall has an extremely strong flow of water, so walking into the back path will inevitably get you soaked — and that’s part of the fun.
Icicles clinging to the rocks. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
The most beautiful time to see Seljalandsfoss is at dawn or sunset each day, when the light shines parallel across the plains in front of the waterfall. Looking out from inside, everything turns golden.
The continuation of the waterfall is the Seljalands River, and small ponds occasionally appear on the plains. (Photo / MOOK Scenic Spots / Mofei)
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