Gullfoss

Gullfoss
Gullfoss, Iceland
LocationSouthwest Iceland
Coordinates64°19′34″N 20°07′16″W / 64.32611°N 20.12111°W / 64.32611; -20.12111
TypeTiered, Cataract
Total height32 m
Number of drops2
Longest drop21 m
WatercourseHvítá River
Average
flow rate
140 m3/s

Gullfoss ("Golden Falls"; Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkʏtl̥ˌfɔsː]) is a waterfall located in the canyon of the Hvítá river in southwest Iceland. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country, and is included in "Golden Circle" tours of the countryside near Reykjavík.