Gufu waterfall — Attraction in undefined

The waterfall's location in East Iceland is near various attractions, allowing travelers to enjoy more than the waterfall during their tours. Those tours include a Tour of Eastfjords from Seydisfjordur and a Highlands Circle Tour. 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.

The beautiful Gufufoss is the largest waterfall in Seydisfjordur, an Icelandic fjord. It is famous for its similarity with another popular waterfall in Iceland, the Skogafoss. However, despite the comparison, the Gufufoss waterfall remains a magnificent fixture in its own right in East Iceland. The waterfall is approximately 88 feet (27 meters) tall, and tourists have claimed that this east-facing waterfall is best viewed during sunrise. It is also one of the waterfalls in the Fjardara river, a popular fishing spot in the region.

Despite its enormous size, it is smaller than other waterfalls in Iceland, such as the Gullfoss waterfall and Seljalandsfoss waterfall.

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. Travelers passing by the waterfall may even see a rainbow illusion cast by the waterfall's mist on a sunny day. Moreover, the steam it creates gives the waterfall a mysterious, almost magical appearance.

Gufufoss Throughout the Seasons During the spring melt, travelers may witness Gufufoss at its most powerful as it cascades down the cliff. The sound it makes is like thunder approaching from a distance. Its falling water is strong enough to create water sprays that may soak those passing by.

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.

During this time, Gufufoss may appear to the average observer like a typical waterfall. However, though its waters have gentled, the trade-off is that the mists obscure this beautiful...

During my trip through Iceland — starting in the south and heading west — I came across a lesser-known waterfall that, while not as spectacular as some of the more famous ones, still offered a pleasant stop along the way.

This waterfall is definitely one of the less touristy spots, which makes it peaceful and uncrowded. There's a small parking area that fits about 4 or 5 cars, and when I visited, it wasn’t busy at all. The drive there was actually one of the highlights — scenic and calm, adding to the charm of the visit.

While it doesn’t have the size or dramatic impact of the big-name waterfalls in Iceland, it’s still a nice little stop, especially if you're traveling from one town to another and want a quiet moment in nature.

I’d give it a 3 out of 5 — not a must-see, but certainly worth a quick detour if you're...

Rt 93 is probably the most terrifying windy mountain road I've ever driven (and I've done Dead Man's Curve in Colorado [USA])... But this waterfall makes it worth it!

If you plan to get close (which you can!) Be sure to wear everything waterproof (emphasis on things not being just water resistant) - and make sure your pack, if you carry one, also has a rainfly. ...even without the proper clothing, get as close as you feel comfortable. I was too lazy for my waterproof pants, but went about 50m from the actual falling water ... I...