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The Golden Circle
This is an unofficial website about the Golden Circle in South of Iceland.
Creator lives next to Gullfoss and wants to tell you some fun facts about the oldest tourist route in Iceland.
Facts about The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle is Iceland’s most famous scenic route. It is a round-trip of the South part of Iceland and combines stunning landmarks and historically significant places.
Cities
Distance km
Distance miles
Landmarks
Landmarks and historical places
- Þingvellir
- Öxarárfoss
- Brúarfoss
- Geysir
- Gullfoss
- Brúarhlöð
- Gamla Laugin (Secret Lagoon)
- Hrunalaug
- Skálholt
- Kerið
Towns to visit
- Reykjavík
- Laugarvatn
- Flúðir
- Reykholt
- Borg
- Laugarás
- Brautarholt
- Selfoss
- Hveragerði
The most important!
1. Gullfoss
During the summer, Gullfoss waterfall bedazzles, on average, more than 2,000 people per day. The popularity and attraction of the ‘Golden Waterfall’ lie in its unusual, cascading shape and in its extreme photogenic quality from every angle and in every season.
2. Geysir
The water in the Haukadalur geothermal area is equally popular but significantly warmer. This is one of the few geyser fields on Earth where one can easily access and observe active geysers.
3. Þingvellir
From the age of settlement 930 AD until 1789, the Icelandic parliament Alþingi met here, and on the 17th of June 1944, Iceland proclaimed its independence from Denmark at this significant location. Since 2004, Þingvellir is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Driving the Circle
The Golden Circle is about 250 (155 miles) long but it differ a little which route is driven.
It is possible to drive the circle in one day. But to enjoy the nature and breath in the history and all the remarkable landmarks it would be wice to enjoy some of the great over night places on the circle.
Pictures from The Golden Circle
The Golden Circle through the lens.
