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Amazing Waterfalls in Golden Circle Island
Golden Circle Island gives you more than you wish. If you love water, you have to see this waterfall. Gulfoss waterfall translates to ‘Golden Falls’ which means the perfectly aligns with the majestic status of the falls. It is located on the river Hvita and it originates from Langjokull Glacier. Sigridur Tomasdottir owned the falls and this waterfall was thought to be a potential source of electricity. This waterfall was rented to some foreign investors who wanted to build a hydroelectric power plant. iceland golden circle offers excellent info on this.
What to see and What to Do
You can see Sigrid’s memorial site at the top of the stunning falls. You also can see the magnificent canyon which lengthened by 25 centimeters each year due to constant erosion at the end of ice age, it was created by the flood. You also will find lavas and moraines in an alternating fashion in the canyon, and you are the witness. To go this falls, you need to take 120 kilometers from Reykjavik.
What you have to do is gaze the nature’s beauty and have an extremely breathtaking experience. You can get soak in the heavenly atmosphere and get lost in the glory of the falls pictures. You can get the best pictures on your camera and you can visit the museum that built in remembrance of Sigridur Tomasdottir.