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Gullfoss (Iceland)

Description: A waterfall located in the canyon of Hvítá river in southwest Iceland.

Newest Review: ... have the sheer power of Dettifoss nor the spectacular romance of Godafoss. I think that what let it down was the amount of tourists hanging around - due to its accesibility there are loads of coaches and therefore you are not left alone with it like the other two great natural wonders. It's still a fairly big waterfall and you will find it impressive, particularly if you come from a place ... more

... lacking in waterfalls. Another thing that lets it down is the distance in which you must stand away from the waterfall, this seems a little further than the other two. On the other hand, due to its popularity it has facilities which the other ones don't...more

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Gullfoss (Iceland): Not as golden as they say (311 words)
by - written on 22/04/09 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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Gulfoss, translating to "Gold Falls" is a watefall in South Western Iceland, located relatively close to Reykjavik, it is a regular haunt for tourists due to its convenient location and the fact that it is within a short distance of two further sights - Geysir and Pingvellir National Park. It was the 3rd major waterfalls that I saw in Iceland and it didn't have the sheer power of Dettifoss nor the spectacular romance of Godafoss. I think that what let it down was the amount of tourists hanging around - due to its accesibility there are loads of coaches and therefore you are not left alone with it like the other two great natural wonders. It's still a ... Read the complete review