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Notable waterfall · Westfjords Region, Iceland

Gullfoss

Gullfoss is a waterfall in Westfjords Region, Iceland.

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Gullfoss: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Gullfoss

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Gullfoss — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 65.64079, -22.21452. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Gullfoss

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    Other waterfalls near Gullfoss

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    • Egilsfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~11 km
    • Gullfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~11 km
    • Lónfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~15 km
    • Àlftafoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~22 km
    • Mórildisfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~23 km
    • Staðarfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~23 km
    • Grundarfoss · waterfall · Westfjords Region · ~25 km

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    Frequently asked

    Is Gullfoss flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for Gullfoss yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Gullfoss?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Gullfoss?

    Nearby: Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft (museum, 33 km), Nyrðra Vatnalautavatn (lake, 57 km), Dynjandi (waterfall, 58 km), Guðrúnarlaug (fort, 60 km), Sigurður Bjarnason frá Vigur (fort, 67 km), Egilsfoss (waterfall, 11 km).

    Is Gullfoss worth visiting?

    Gullfoss is listed as a notable waterfall in Iceland on Spotwander.