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Gullfoss Waterfall (24852505304)📷 Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
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Gullfoss

Haukadalur, Iceland

Nature

The Hvítá river drops about 32 m in two steps into a narrow gorge. Upper and lower car parks give different views; the lower path is often closed in winter ice, and spray soaks you at the edge.

Nearest town
Haukadalur, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
64.3262, -20.1216
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • SkjólCampsite
    6 km from Gullfoss
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæðið við GeysiCampsite
    9 km from Gullfoss
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæðið við FaxaCampsite
    15 km from Gullfoss
    TentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldsvæði ÚthlíðCampsite
    16 km from Gullfoss
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldmiðstöðin FlúðumCampsite
    23 km from Gullfoss
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Tjaldmiðstöðin á FlúðumMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Gullfoss
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Gullfoss?

Gullfoss is in Haukadalur, Iceland, at GPS 64.3262, -20.1216. It is about 32 km from Laugarvatn.

Can you camp near Gullfoss?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Skjól, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 7 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Gullfoss?

Gullfoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s Golden Circle: Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss.

What is there to see near Gullfoss?

Places worth a stop nearby: Geysir and Strokkur (9 km), Skálholt (30 km), Kerið (49 km) and Þingvellir (49 km).

When is the best time to visit Gullfoss?

Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)