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Travel Tips and Stories of Gullfoss in Iceland
travelers stories about Ecoregion in Gullfoss, Iceland

Ecoregion in Gullfoss, Iceland

Iceland was both a fairytale and nightmare for me. On the way to Gullfoss, I got into an accident and thankfully no one was hurt. We were haunted by the experience, but once we made our way there the next day, that haunting feeling vanished, and that is what makes Iceland so magical.


  Experienced by Raphael Koh


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Bruarfoss Waterfall, Iceland

Waterfall in Bruarfoss Waterfall, Iceland

  20 km from Gullfoss


A shot at Brúarfoss in Iceland. The waterfall is slightly tricky to find (crossing a bridge where it says, one may not cross, and then a short hike). This particular shot was taken using a super-tele lens to get close to the falls. Not the most powerful waterfall on Iceland, but sure one of the most beautiful ones, as there is mostly glacier water coming down, which gives it its fantastic colors.


  Experienced by Sebastian Boring


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travelers stories about Waterfall in Háifoss, Iceland

Waterfall in Háifoss, Iceland

  27 km from Gullfoss


This hidden majesty was captured deep inland on the southern part of Iceland. You have to take a 4x4 road for about 10 miles. Once you reach jagged parking lot, you can hear the raging water flowing down, crashing against the rocks below. Haifoss is the second tallest waterfall in Iceland. Do not miss out on it’s beauty.


  Experienced by Jack Millard


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Langjokull, Iceland

Glacial landform in Langjokull, Iceland

  36 km from Gullfoss


Taken at Iceland’s second largest glacier Langjökull. I was based at the foot of the mass of ice taking abstract shots of the patterns running through the frozen mass when a group of friendly hikers passed me. I waited in position watched their cautious ascent up the intimidating glacier. When the hikers reached a prime position I took my shot, emphasising the fact that when man and nature co-operate they create a powerful work of art.


  Experienced by Claire Nolan


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travelers stories about Plain in Kjalvegur, Iceland

Plain in Kjalvegur, Iceland

  44 km from Gullfoss


This is scary, I mean, the landscape is awesome but being there is really scary, especially if you are alone, like I was. This is where my trip around Iceland began, I had the car full of food, beverages and most important, gas. However, looking at this road, and realizing that you are almost alone (just one car far far away) in the middle of nothing, that, really makes you think about a lot of stuff..


  Experienced by Daniele Buso


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travelers stories about Tundra in Þingvellir national park, Iceland

Tundra in Þingvellir national park, Iceland

  49 km from Gullfoss


March 2017, on the eve of my 28th Birthday, I decided to try and catch the Norther Lights for the first time. We sat in the national park Þingvellir, just outside Reykjavik for a few hours, freezing, unsure what we were looking for. Then right in the distance I saw a very feint white light appear in the sky where the clouds were just a short hour ago. I pointed it out just as people started to stand up and get excited. The lights started here and danced above our heads and over to the other side of the hill we were standing on. I cried.


  Experienced by Kym Ellis


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travelers stories about Mountain in Kerið, Iceland

Mountain in Kerið, Iceland

  49 km from Gullfoss


I was travelling through Iceland in the fall of 2016, we stopped at a volcanic crater called, Kerið, just before sunset. Iceland is a magical place in November. There is just enough daylight to stay sane (sunrise is around 9.30am and sunset around 4pm) but at the same time sun is always very low in the sky making every minute feel like golden hour. The last 30mins before sunset, which is when this photo was taken, was one of the most beautiful skies I have ever seen.


  Experienced by Victoria Farrand


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travelers stories about Badlands in Almannagjá, Iceland

Badlands in Almannagjá, Iceland

  49 km from Gullfoss


Geologically Almannagjá is a part of the North Atlantic rift system that stretches to the south pole in the Atlantic ocean. The length of the Almannagjá gorge is eight kilometers and one of the interesting places where you can see tectonic plates drift apart. But you would, unfortunately, have to stay there for a few hundred years to see the movement. The cliffs that tower over the walking path tell a long, complex and fascinating geological story.


  Experienced by Gunnar Sigurðarson


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travelers stories about Waterfall in þórufoss, Iceland

Waterfall in þórufoss, Iceland

  61 km from Gullfoss


I was going through some old photos and I found this shot from the first time we landed in Iceland. We drove for about 40 min and just randomly chose a turn-off. The area looked beautiful but pretty flat and we just happened to stumble upon this beauty. I knew right then that I had fallen in love with this place, I was hooked.


  Experienced by Tim Trad


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travelers stories about Tundra in Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, Iceland

Tundra in Fjallabaksleið Nyrðri, Iceland

  63 km from Gullfoss


Landmannalaugar, Iceland - one the most beautiful places in Iceland. The drive to this place via the F-Roads, the sceneries, the numerous lakes, snow capped mountains, etc… all of this just adds fuel to the fire.


  Experienced by Boopathi Rajaa


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travelers stories about Hill in Landmannalaugar, Iceland

Hill in Landmannalaugar, Iceland

  64 km from Gullfoss


Hiking to extremes on Iceland’s Laugavegur Trail Hiking in Iceland evokes a sense of freedom that reaches an unparalleled magnitude. As you follow hiking trails flanked by bold rock formations and purple Arctic flora, you realize that Iceland’s mighty nature stands before you, unaltered by humans, just as it has for thousands of years.


  Experienced by Diogo Tavares


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travelers stories about Plain in Goðaland Guesthouse, Iceland

Plain in Goðaland Guesthouse, Iceland

  66 km from Gullfoss


I took this picture during my trip in Iceland, near by a hotel I spent the night. We could see the Eyjafjallajökull volcano near by. I remember I smiled at this basketball court, wondering if anyone ever played here :D No hoop ! But it was special and the sunset here was so beautiful !


  Experienced by Julien Lavallée


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travelers stories about Road trip in Ártún, Iceland

Road trip in Ártún, Iceland

  67 km from Gullfoss


One of the last auroras for this winter. Driving a country road, while sky started to explode, so a stop was a must. Night was dark and F4 lens needed an extra ISO to make it work. This is what came out....shadows were lifted and brightness also a bit, exposure worked with 20 seconds so there are startrails visible if zoomed in.


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Loch in Álftavatn, Iceland

Loch in Álftavatn, Iceland

  68 km from Gullfoss


Midnight walk to the lake in Icelandic highlands. Taking a picture of myself again....after running down to the lake in those 10sec that i had with time triger. I put a bit exposure up and contrast. The picture has also hdr over, because lifting shadows didnt do much, since it is a very dark picture to start with. Picture looks a bit magical, but reality was also nice that evening


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Mountain range in Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon, Iceland

Mountain range in Markarfljótsgljúfur Canyon, Iceland

  72 km from Gullfoss


Went exploring a bit into the highlands, when i found a spot to park…walked around and got this shot. At the back you can see a glacier which comes from eyjafjallajokull . That is the volcano that erupted in 2010 and set Iceland back on map for a while. Not everybody liked that since they were stranded on airports :)


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Cave in Nauthúsagil, Iceland

Cave in Nauthúsagil, Iceland

  74 km from Gullfoss


What seems like floating up in the air, is just the light effect that the torch does, reflecting from the water. I was standing also on a rock in the middle of a water stream. Picture was taken at midnight in a canyon. There is a small glimpse of green up in the sky, those were the auroras that were outside the canyon


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Glacial landform in Stakkholtsgja canyon, Iceland

Glacial landform in Stakkholtsgja canyon, Iceland

  78 km from Gullfoss


Strolling down the canyon. It was midnight and auroras were bursting, but i was stuck in the canyon, so i tried to make as much use as i can from the position where i was. The idea fell on my mind to light the sides with the torches and another selfie came out :)


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Wildlife in Thórsmörk, Iceland

Wildlife in Thórsmörk, Iceland

  78 km from Gullfoss


Floki the fox legend returns. This one has been missing since 2016 march. Happy to see he made it thru summer. One of the first pictures i posted here was from him last year (2015). He hangs around another hut in the valley, but in winter nobody is staying there, so he pays me a visit …until other foxes chase him away


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Cliff in Stakkholtsgja canyon, Iceland

Cliff in Stakkholtsgja canyon, Iceland

  78 km from Gullfoss


A winter hike into the stakkholtsgja canyon. This one was taken in middle of january 2018. It is the same canyon i used for the night photo with two torches i was just positioned a bit lower in it. Beginning of this canyon was also used exactly a year ago for a short scene in game of thrones, where they capture the undead guy. This time it is not me standing but my dear coworker, who i photographically abused, so that i can deliver you this photo :)


  Experienced by Jonatan Pie


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travelers stories about Highland in Thórsmörk, Iceland

Highland in Thórsmörk, Iceland

  78 km from Gullfoss


A nice evening with a set of mild northern lights. The moon was full , so it illuminated the background nicely. Unfortunately for it the northern lights were less visible....but just enough to make a composition like this :)


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