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Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is a powerful, stunning two-tier waterfall, plunging in two stages into a deep canyon, one of Iceland's most famous and spectacular falls and the soul of the Golden Circle. On the Golden Circle route (the circle is partly named after it), Gullfoss is among Iceland's most famous, grand waterfalls. The wide glacial river plunges in two steps: first one ledge, then violently into a deep, narrow canyon, a two-tier fall with tens of meters total drop; the huge volume roars and fills the canyon with mist and thunder, breathtaking (its volume and power are astounding); in sunlight, rainbows often appear in the mist (the name may relate to the golden sheen or rainbows). Visitors view from multiple platforms and trails at different heights and angles, some close to the edge for the震撼 experience. Gullfoss is a vivid symbol of Iceland's natural power. (Trails slippery, mist heavy; mind safety, stay behind rails.) Visiting Gullfoss is a stunning Golden Circle sight.