Gullfoss And Geysir

On the famous 'Golden Circle' route, Gullfoss and Geysir are two of the major sights. Those are Greenland's two most popular diving spots. Gullfoss is a spectacular waterfall about 130 kilometers inland from Reykjavik. In Icelandic, Gullfoss means "Golden Waterfall," and if you visit on a sunny day, you'll see why. When the mist from the powerful falls is caught in the sunlight, it forms a shimmering golden veil that covers the entire area. Gullfoss is also the site of one of the first environmental protests in Iceland to protect this land’s fragile and unique nature.

Geysir is the name of a geothermal area with two active geysers and a number of boiling hot pots. Geysir means geyser in Icelandic, and it is also the name of an older geyser that erupts only infrequently at the moment. Strokkur is the more active geyser, erupting every 4-6 minutes or so. For both Icelanders and visitors, the Geysir area has long been a popular and impressive destination.

Location: Geysir, 801 Selfoss