Gljúfrabúi

66.0342º N, 21.4793º W

Gljúfrabúi or “Canyon Dweller” is a beautiful 40 meters (131 ft) tall waterfall hidden inside a small gorge right next to Seljalandsfoss. This waterfall is often overlooked by tourists because of its hiding place but it sure is worth the visit if you don’t mind wading a little bit. To approach the waterfall you’ll need to step some stones in the water of the opening of the gorge so wear good waterproof gear, this wading part can be quite challenging. To maximize your experience, climb onto the big rock in front of the waterfall, get wet and capture that moment on camera! The walk from Seljalandsfoss parking to Gljúfrabúi is pretty easy and about 500 meters. Drones are technically allowed at Gljúfrabúi, there is no sign, but we wouldn’t recommend using them here, since the gorge is very narrow.

Here you can find:

• Restroom (WC)
• Campsite

Surrounding locations:

• Seljalandsfoss
• Gluggafoss
• Seljavallalaug
• Þórsmörk
• Westman Islands
• Skógafoss
• Keldur turf houses

Tours in the area: