Nature
Gullfoss
Golden Circle · Waterfall
Take in the force of the Hvítá as it tumbles over two distinct falls into a deep canyon.
- 45 min visit
- 61 km from Selfoss as the crow flies
Did you know?
Gullfoss nearly became a hydroelectric dam. Brattholt farmer's daughter Sigríður Tómasdóttir spent years fighting the lease and is said to have threatened to throw herself into the falls before the plan collapsed.
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Further reading
- The Golden Circle | Iceland’s Favourite Sightseeing RouteIceland Review · Overview of the classic Golden Circle loop covering Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Kerið and Friðheimar.
- A Guide to Gullfoss | Iceland’s Most Iconic WaterfallIceland Review · Practical visitor guide to Gullfoss, including the waterfall's two tiers and viewing paths.
