Golden Waterfall (Gullfoss) Overview
Located just a few kilometers from Geysir, Gullfoss (Golden Waterfall) is the most dramatic section of the Hvita River (White River) in southern Iceland. In the midst of lush vegetation, white water thunders down a 32-meter (105-feet) drop into a narrow canyon 70m (192ft) deep and 2.5km (1.5 miles) long. The site was bought by the Icelandic government to prevent foreign investors from turning it into a commercial site, and the footpath is opened each morning by a local farmer to allow visitors to see the waterfall from a viewing platform.
Contact Addresses
For more information on Gullfoss, contact the Icelandic Tourist Board (see Tourist Information above).
Transportation
Air: Reykjavik Keflavik Airport. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: Hwy-1, then Road 35 (from Reykjavik).
Location
Iceland
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