Selfoss

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Selfoss is a Waterfall at Jökulsá á Fjöllum, Reykjahlíð, Iceland

Selfoss is a broad waterfall on the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, a short walk upstream from its mighty neighbour Dettifoss in northeast Iceland. Lower but far wider than Dettifoss, it spills over a long, curving ledge in a series of falls, the glacial water tumbling into the canyon below. The two are usually visited together on the Diamond Circle.

Where to find Selfoss?

65°48'27"N, 16°23'22"W

Aurora hunting in Akureyri?

The aurora season here runs from September to April, with the best chances of seeing the Northern Lights in October, February and March. The natural setting around Selfoss makes it a wonderful spot to watch for the Northern Lights.

What do people think of Selfoss?

  • 4.8

  • Selfoss is a waterfall in the river Jökulsá á Fjöllum in the north of Iceland which drops over some waterfalls about 30 km before flowing into Öxarfjörður, a bay of the Arctic Sea.

    Tansu9 August 2012

  • Beautiful setting and nice "multiple" waterfalls. Worth the walk.

    S P25 September 2016

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