Gullfoss, Waterfall in Biskupstungur, Iceland
The double-cascading Gullfoss waterfall features two distinct drops totaling 32 meters in height within the canyon of the Hvítá river system.
During the early 1900s, foreign investors attempted to harness Gullfoss for hydroelectric power, leading to a conservation battle that ended in 1929 with protected status.
Local resident Sigríður Tómasdóttir led a significant campaign to protect Gullfoss, establishing a precedent for environmental conservation in Iceland's natural landmarks.
The waterfall maintains free public access throughout the year, with a visitor center providing restrooms, a café, and multiple viewing platforms connected by maintained paths.
The water flow reaches 140 cubic meters per second in summer, creating a natural spectacle as the water plunges into a 70-meter deep narrow canyon.
Location: Bláskógabyggð
Location: Hrunamannahreppur
Height: 21 m
Width: 70 m
Part of: Hvítá, Golden Circle
Website: https://gullfoss.is
GPS coordinates: 64.32661,-20.12168
Latest update: November 14, 2025 16:37
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo license: CC0
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