{"id":87425,"date":"2019-03-09T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2019-03-09T05:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=87425"},"modified":"2026-08-25T07:52:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:52:30","slug":"gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/","title":{"rendered":"Gullfoss in Iceland \u2013 mighty waterfall along the Golden Circle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1071453977\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Updated: August 2026<\/em> | Gullfoss is one of Iceland\u2019s most famous waterfalls and one of the three classic stops along the Golden Circle. Here, the glacial river Hv\u00edt\u00e1 plunges into two mighty falls, surrounded by a barren Icelandic landscape. But Gullfoss also has an exciting history \u2013 in the early 20th century, there were plans to use the waterfall for hydroelectric power, which led to a high-profile fight to preserve it.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div 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Iceland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#3_stopp_langs_Gyllene_Cirkeln\" >3 stops along the Golden Circle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Gyllene_cirkeln_med_minibuss\" >Golden Circle by minibus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Vattenfallet_Faxi\" >Faxi waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Vattenfallet_Gullfoss\" >Gullfoss waterfall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Karlekssaga_fran_1600-talet\" >17th century love story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Sigridur_Tomasdottir_och_kampen_om_Gullfoss\" >Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur T\u00f3masd\u00f3ttir and the fight for Gullfoss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Nagra_tips_infor_besoket\" >Some tips for your visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Mer_att_se_och_uppleva_i_narheten\" >More to see and experience nearby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_Gullfoss\" >FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about Gullfoss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gullfoss-pa-island-gyllene-cirkeln\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-gyllene-cirkeln-pa-island\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gyllene_cirkeln_pa_Island\"><\/span><div>The Golden Circle in Iceland<\/div><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Golden Circle, or Gyllene Cirkeln, is Iceland&#039;s most classic tourist route and runs through the countryside east of Reykjavik. The route is a great day trip from the capital and can be driven by your own car or experienced on an organized tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-1024x669.jpg\" alt=\"Helena och Peter vid Gullfoss\" class=\"wp-image-87438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss-433x283.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Freedomtravel-Gullfoss.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Helena and Peter from FREEDOMtravel at Gullfoss in Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-ed92ef96 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_stopp_langs_Gyllene_Cirkeln\"><\/span>3 stops along the Golden Circle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three stops that are almost always included on a Golden Circle tour. In addition to these, you can make other shorter stops, for example at the smaller Faxi waterfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gullfoss waterfall <\/strong>is an impressively large waterfall, located at the far end of the so-called 'circle'.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/gejsrar-pa-island-strokkur-och-geysir\/\">Geysir and Strokkur geysers<\/a><\/strong> is located in a geothermal area in the Haukadalur valley. Geysir has given its name to the phenomenon of \u201dgeysers\u201d, but today it is Strokkur that can be seen spouting. Strokkur erupts approximately every 5-10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/thingvellir-nationalpark-pa-island\/\">\u00deingvellir National Park<\/a><\/strong>, or Tingvalla as you can sometimes see it written in Swedish, is located in a geological area where the North American and Eurasian continental plates are sliding apart. In addition to the dramatic nature, this is also the place where Iceland&#039;s parliament, the Althing, held its meetings between the years 930 and 1798.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-gyllene-cirkeln-med-minibuss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gyllene_cirkeln_med_minibuss\"><\/span>Golden Circle by minibus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We were a group of about 10 people and did the tour by minibus. We started by driving the longest distance to the Faxi and Gullfoss waterfalls. This bus trip took about an hour, but you really don&#039;t get bored. It&#039;s completely <em>fantastic<\/em> to look out at nature through the windows.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-863023157\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2266569142 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-3033512510\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1062020950\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2266569142 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2266569142\" );$freedslider2266569142.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2266569142.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2266569142.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2266569142.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2266569142.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Island natur\" class=\"wp-image-87429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-landskap.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Island berg\" class=\"wp-image-87431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-berg.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-vattenfallet-faxi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vattenfallet_Faxi\"><\/span>Faxi waterfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faxi waterfall was a perfect \u201dwarm-up\u201d for what was to come. This waterfall is located about 12 kilometers from Gullfoss, and is full of salmon. In other words, fishing is popular here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Vattenfallet Faxi\" class=\"wp-image-87433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-vattenfall.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-vattenfallet-gullfoss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vattenfallet_Gullfoss\"><\/span>Gullfoss waterfall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the visit, it was time for one of the highlights of the tour: Gullfoss. This impressive waterfall is located in the glacial river Hv\u00edt\u00e1 in southern Iceland. The water falls in two stages \u2013 first 11 meters and then another 21 meters \u2013 before the river continues through the dramatic gorge.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-4071648595\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-2196139865 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1031884471\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-2525045107\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider2196139865 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-2196139865\" );$freedslider2196139865.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider2196139865.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider2196139865.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider2196139865.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider2196139865.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"P\u00e5 v\u00e4g mot Gullfoss\" class=\"wp-image-87435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/P\u00e5-v\u00e4g-till-Gullfoss.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"vattenfallet gullfoss\" class=\"wp-image-87434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-Island.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is primarily the amount of water that makes Gullfoss so powerful. On average, about 109 cubic meters of water passes through per second, and during the summer about 130 cubic meters per second. When you stand at the viewing points and feel the water vapor on your face, it is quite easy to understand why Gullfoss has become one of Iceland&#039;s most famous natural phenomena.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"gullfoss vattenfall\" class=\"wp-image-87436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-karlekssaga-fran-1600-talet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Karlekssaga_fran_1600-talet\"><\/span>17th century love story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not possible to wade over the waterfall, nor can you cross it on horseback. However, there is a story from the 17th century about a farmer&#039;s son from Brattholt who spent the summer herding sheep by the Hv\u00edt\u00e1 River.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1800183634\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-754561531\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other side, a girl from Hamarsholt was herding sheep, and they could peek at each other across the river. Finally, the girl plucked up courage and asked the boy to cross the river to her. He managed to wade across (!) and the couple is said to have subsequently married and had many children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Vattenfallet Gullfoss\" class=\"wp-image-87440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vattenfallet-Gullfoss.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sigridur_Tomasdottir_och_kampen_om_Gullfoss\"><\/span>Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur T\u00f3masd\u00f3ttir and the fight for Gullfoss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the early 20th century, interest in using Iceland&#039;s waterfalls for electricity production grew. In 1907, an Englishman wanted to buy Gullfoss from T\u00f3mas T\u00f3masson on the Brattholt farm, but he refused. Later, the rights to the waterfall ended up with people with connections to foreign interests.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3947092400\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1692100286\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T\u00f3ma&#039;s daughter <strong>Sigridur Tomasdottir<\/strong> was strongly committed to preserving Gullfoss. She fought to have the agreements annulled and enlisted the help of the lawyer Sveinn Bj\u00f6rnsson, who later became Iceland&#039;s first president. Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur repeatedly traveled the long way to Reykjavik to push the issue and became so committed that she threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if construction of a power plant began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-1024x668.jpg\" alt=\"Gyllene cirkeln\" class=\"wp-image-87437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-600x392.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall-433x283.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gullfoss-waterfall.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur did not win the legal case, but the hydroelectric project never came to fruition. The foreign stakeholders eventually lost interest, payments stopped, and in 1928 the lease agreement became invalid. The Icelandic state purchased Gullfoss in 1945, and in 1979 the waterfall and the area around it were protected.<\/p><div class=\"freed-placering-11 freed-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"freed-416245567\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88783\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1230079374 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-1045794582\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husvagnsbranschen.se\/medlemmar\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HRF new xl 2026-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/HRF-nya-xl-2026-9-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-1660809169\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r02\/___https:\/www.kabe.se\/se\/nyheter\/kabe-roadshow-2026\/___.YzJlOmthYmU6YzpvOmVkZTIyYjJkNTMxZTZkZjM1YWVhOTViM2NkZTIxMzBlOjc6NDMyYTozYTBkNmIzNGEyZDExNmUyY2ZhYWU3MGNkNzExYmE4ZDUzNjRmYzI5NjgwOTNhNTk5MmZlZDQ2ZTVlNTA3NmVkOmg6VDpO\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"oaddtrip Kabe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/oaddtrip-Kabe-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1230079374 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1230079374\" );$freedslider1230079374.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1230079374.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1230079374.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1230079374.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1230079374.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sigr\u00ed\u00f0ur has since become a symbol of Icelandic nature conservation, and there is a memorial to her at Gullfoss today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"island gullfoss\" class=\"wp-image-87441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Island-Gullfoss.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-2aecc55b default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nagra_tips_infor_besoket\"><\/span>Some tips for your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gullfoss is one of Iceland&#039;s most visited natural attractions, so expect to be crowded during peak season. However, that doesn&#039;t make the waterfall any less impressive. If you want a quieter experience, it may be an advantage to come early or late in the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check the weather forecast <\/strong>if you drive yourself. It happens that the wind is so strong that you should not go out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Please pack a hat, gloves and wind- and rain-proof clothing.<\/strong> It often rains and blows in Iceland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#039;t stop in the middle of the road. <\/strong>to photograph cute horses but make sure to pull over so you don&#039;t get in the way of traffic. Accidents happen sometimes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The walkways closest to the waterfall may be closed <\/strong>in case of bad weather or difficult conditions. Check the current situation before your visit, especially in winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mer_att_se_och_uppleva_i_narheten\"><\/span>More to see and experience nearby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is much more to see and experience in Iceland and near Reykjavik. Here you will find tips and reports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2018\/10\/14-saker-att-se-och-gora-i-reykjavik\/\">Things to do in Reykjavik<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2012\/09\/ridtur-pa-island\/\">Horse riding in Iceland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/bla-lagunen-pa-island\/\">Blue Lagoon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2019\/03\/utflykt-till-on-videy-pa-island-1000-ars-historia\/\">\u00d6n Vi\u00f0ey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/restips\/europa\/norden\/island\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-220099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Island-png.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All our top tips about Iceland. Click on the image!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-0ecde4bc default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_%E2%80%93_vanliga_fragor_om_Gullfoss\"><\/span>FAQ \u2013 frequently asked questions about Gullfoss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is Gullfoss located?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gullfoss is located on the Hv\u00edt\u00e1 River in southern Iceland, about 115 kilometers from Reykjavik. The waterfall is one of the three classic stops along the Golden Circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How high is Gullfoss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gullfoss consists of two falls. The first is 11 meters and the second is 21 meters, giving a total drop height of 32 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does it cost to visit Gullfoss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The natural area itself and the waterfall can be visited without an entrance fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When is the best time to visit Gullfoss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gullfoss can be visited all year round and the experience varies greatly depending on the season. Summer offers long, bright days and large amounts of water, while winter can bring snow and ice around the waterfall. However, weather and road conditions can affect accessibility in winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much time do you need at Gullfoss?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most people, about 45\u201360 minutes is enough to see the waterfall from the various viewpoints. If you want to walk more, take photos, or visit the service area, you can of course stay longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you drive to Gullfoss with a regular car?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, Gullfoss is located on regular roads and under normal conditions a four-wheel drive vehicle is not needed. In winter, you should always check the weather and road conditions before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you combine Gullfoss with Geysir and \u00deingvellir?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. 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