must-visit in ReykjavíkNational Park & Nature
Gullfoss
📍 Gullfoss, Golden Circle, South Iceland
4.9/ 5.0
★★★★★
Quick Facts
- Location
- Iceland, Reykjavík
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Open all day (reference)
- Ticket Price
- Free (reference).
- Address
- Gullfoss, Golden Circle, South Iceland
- Coordinates
- 64.3271, -20.1199
Introduction
Gullfoss, the Golden Falls, lies in Iceland's Golden Circle, where the Hvítá river plunges in two tiers into a deep canyon — a drop of about 32 metres in all. Sunlight often paints double rainbows in its spray and the roaring water glows gold. Nearly dammed for a power plant in the early 20th century, it was saved by conservation efforts and is now a near-national symbol of wild Icelandic nature.
✨ Highlights
01
Two-tier fall
Gullfoss, the Golden Falls, lies in Iceland's Golden Circle.
02
Golden spray
Sunlight often paints double rainbows in its spray and the roaring water glows gold.
03
Saved river
Nearly dammed for a power plant in the early 20th century.
04
Golden core
Golden core adds a different flavour to Gullfoss.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 1 hour.
→Tip：Goldier post-noon.
→Note：Viewpoint slippery.
→Opening Hours：Open all day (reference)
→Ticket Information：Free (reference).
→Transportation：In Golden Circle
💡 Tips
• Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: In Golden Circle; pair with nearby sights.
• Check Gullfoss's latest news and special exhibits before going.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Gullfoss?
Open all day (reference)
How much is the admission for Gullfoss?
Free (reference).
Any practical tips for visiting Gullfoss?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Gullfoss?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
