At Gullfoss, water is king. 9km northeast of Geysir, these “golden falls” owe their name to the golden rainbow that forms over the gorge with good weather. Even if Gullfoss isn’t the highest waterfall in Iceland, that doesn’t mean it isn’t one of the most impressive!
Gullfoss is 124km from Reykjavik. From Geysir, follow route 35 (Biskupstungnabraut), the drive is about 30 minutes long. 3km southwest of Gullfoss, you can stay in the famous farmhouse of Brattholt (rooms + campsite). Now turned into a boutique hotel, the ambiance here is lovely.