Gullfoss
Gullfoss is a nature reserve in Hrunamannahreppur, South Iceland.Places of Interest
Highlights include Gullfoss.
Gullfoss
Waterfall
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
Gullfoss is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík.
Gullfoss
- Type: Nature reserve
- Description: protected area in Iceland (2)
- Categories: protected area, tourism, recreation area, and tourist attraction
- Location: Hrunamannahreppur, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
64.3146° or 64° 18′ 52″ northLongitude
-20.1419° or 20° 8′ 31″ westOpen location code
99PX8V75+R7OpenStreetMap ID
way 411196917OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=nature_reserveOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attractionWikidata ID
Q108199889
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In Other Languages
From Icelandic to Spanish—“Gullfoss” goes by many names.
- Icelandic: “Gullfoss”
- Spanish: “Gullfoss”
Places with the Same Name
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Haukadalur and Laxárgljúfur.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gullfoss Viewing Platform and Gullfoss Falls.
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