The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is a region in South Iceland, Iceland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Urriðafoss.
Urriðafoss
Waterfall
Photo: Netha Hussain, CC0.
Urriðafoss is a waterfall located in the river Þjórsá in southwest Iceland. With a flow rate of 360 m³/s, it has the highest average water flow of any waterfall in Iceland, and the second highest in Europe behind the Rheinfall. Urriðafoss is situated 3½ km south of The Golden Circle.
The Golden Circle
- Type: Region
- Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
63.95727° or 63° 57′ 26″ northLongitude
-20.6887° or 20° 41′ 19″ westElevation
46 metres (151 feet)Open location code
99MXX846+WGGeoNames ID
6942067
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Sólheimar and Borg in Grimsnes.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Þjórsárbrú and Skotmannshóll.
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