Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland

Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland

Gullfoss literally means "golden waterfall". Fittingly, it is one of the most popular waterfalls for those who travel the route of the Golden Circle in South Island. Although there is speculation, the name seems to have been inspired by the golden color of the water on a sunny day.

Try to arrive brightly and early on the Gullfoss waterfall, or in the winter months when the sun hugs the horizon during the day. If you do this, you will also notice the golden light of the water particles when the sun is on.

How do you get to the Gullfoss waterfall?

The Gullfoss waterfall is a very popular stopover on many day trips to the Golden Circle. It is also one of the largest waterfalls closest to Iceland's capital Reykjavik. There are a few options to get here. I described the two best ways below.

rent car-travel option to do it yourself

The far best way to see Iceland is to rent a car and drive yourself. This still applies to those who are looking for a great day trip from Reykjavik.

The Gullfoss waterfall can be reached from Reykjavik in about two hours. However, it is probably a better idea to take time and stop at some of the famous places of the Golden Circle. You drive through Thingvellir, one of the best national parks in Iceland. You can also stop at the geyser and end the day with a bath in the Secret Lagoon.

for those who are interested in driving Iceland's famous "Ring Road", be sure to read my article about how to do this with the budget of a backpacker.

Get on a Golden-Circle tour

You could also have the highlights of South Island show you by a locals. In Reykjavik there are a large number of tour operators that take day trips to the Gullfoss waterfall and other stops along the Golden Circle.

One of the most respected travel companies is Icelandic Travel. Your Golden Circle Tour holds in the most important places in the area. The buses are comfortable and the entire day trip takes about 9.5 hours and only costs about $ 90.

Photos of the Gullfoss waterfall as inspiration for your trip

Island's waterfalls are among the best in the world. Finding a jewel like the Gullfoss waterfall as close to a big city is one of the reasons why Iceland is such an epic travel destination.

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