Thus, the waterfall's location allows travelers to enjoy more than one place of interest during their journey. Its location is near two towns, Egilsstadir and Seydisfjordur, both used as starting points for East Iceland and East Fjords tours. Gufufoss waterfall's location in the East Fjords spans 75 miles (120 kilometers) of the surf-beaten coastline. Places of Interest Near Gufufoss Waterfall For people who want to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities like Reykjavik and Keflavik, this makes East Iceland and Gufufoss waterfall an excellent place to visit. The nearest town to the attraction, Seydisfjordur, has only around 670 people. Gufufoss waterfall is located in the East Fjords, where the human population is not that big. As a result, its nature remains almost untouched, preserving its natural beauty. This particular waterfall is also part of East Iceland, one of the least visited regions in Iceland, only due to its distance from Reykjavik. Gufufoss waterfall is often not crowded compared to other famous waterfalls in Iceland, such as Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, and Skogafoss. However, though its waters have gentled, the trade-off is that the mists obscure this beautiful landscape less. In contrast to the mighty water drop of Gufufoss that comes with the thawing season, the waterfall shrinks to about two-thirds of its usual size in the autumn.ĭuring this time, Gufufoss may appear to the average observer like a typical waterfall. Its falling water is strong enough to create water sprays that may soak those passing by. The sound it makes is like thunder approaching from a distance. Gufufoss Throughout the Seasonsĭuring the spring melt, travelers may witness Gufufoss at its most powerful as it cascades down the cliff. Moreover, the steam it creates gives the waterfall a mysterious, almost magical appearance. Travelers passing by the waterfall may even see a rainbow illusion cast by the waterfall's mist on a sunny day. Gufufoss waterfall, which means steam waterfall, earned its name because of the heavy mists it creates that rise from the cliffside basin where it is located. It is also one of the waterfalls in the Fjardara river, a popular fishing spot in the region.ĭespite its enormous size, it is smaller than other waterfalls in Iceland, such as the Gullfoss waterfall and Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The waterfall is approximately 88 feet (27 meters) tall, and tourists have claimed that this east-facing waterfall is best viewed during sunrise. Photo from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Sheik Izham. However, despite the comparison, the Gufufoss waterfall remains a magnificent fixture in its own right in East Iceland. It is famous for its similarity with another popular waterfall in Iceland, the Skogafoss. The beautiful Gufufoss is the largest waterfall in Seydisfjordur, an Icelandic fjord.
There's also a Self Drive Tour of the Ring Road and Golden Circle for those who plan to rent a car and stop by this beautiful waterfall. Those tours include a Tour of Eastfjords from Seydisfjordur and a Highlands Circle Tour. The waterfall's location in East Iceland is near various attractions, allowing travelers to enjoy more than the waterfall during their tours. The Gufufoss waterfall is the largest in Seydisfjordur fjord, located in the beautiful East Fjords of East Iceland.
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