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32 m drop5 min walkFree parkingWest Iceland, Iceland
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Gullfoss

32 m drop5 min walkFree parkingWest Iceland, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Gullfoss

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

Photos & videos

GULLFOSS WATERFALL - ICELAND 4KJacek Zarzycki
GULLFOSS WATERFALL ICELAND 🇮🇸❄️🧊Ronald Rodriguez
Iceland's Gulfoss – the 'Golden Falls'DW Travel
GULLFOSS WATERFALL IN SOUTH ICELANDMonira's Vlog UK
The Fascinating Geology of Iceland's Spectacular Gullfoss WaterfallShawn Willsey: Geology Explained
Iceland Gullfoss Waterfall – Iceland's Powerful Waterfall from Above - 4KWilderland Planet

Reviews

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Hot Springs

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Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum
12 km·~14 min drive

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#2.Miðjanes
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The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

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4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
31 km·~37 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
43 km·~52 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar
13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur
23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Búðardalur
31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hólmavík
43 km·~52 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

Frequently
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Is Gullfoss free to visit?
Yes! Both parking and viewing are completely free.
How far is Gullfoss from Reykjavík?
About 1.5 hours (120 km). Usually combined with Þingvellir and Geysir on the Golden Circle.
Can you swim at Gullfoss?
No. Way too powerful and cold. The viewing platforms keep you at a safe distance.
Why is it called Golden Falls?
On sunny days, the mist creates golden rainbows. Some say it's the golden-brown color of the glacial water.
Is Gullfoss crowded?
Peak summer, yes. Come early (before 10am) or late (after 5pm) for fewer crowds.

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