Reykjavik Excursions
Gullfoss © Hiroshi Ichikawa
Gullfoss Falls
Iceland's famed Gullfoss (Golden) Falls are justly rated among
the most beautiful in the world and make for a popular day trip
from Reykjavik. The falls, with their awesome double-cascade, are
incredibly powerful which has meant they have come under threat of
being utilised as a source of hydro-electricity. Currently,
however, the fantastic vista of the falls, shrouded in mist and
rainbows, gushing into a canyon on the Hvita River, are safely
ensconced in a national park and remain one of the country's top
tourist attractions.
Address: Gullfoss National Park;
Transport: There is a bus that runs daily from Reykjavic to Gullfoss. It leaves Reykjavic at 12:30 and arrives in Gullfoss at 15:15. This route only operates in the summer months from 01/06 to 31/08. Refer to http://bsi.is/schedules/thingvallaleidsumar2007.htm for details
