Iceland - Discoveries the Entire Year
Iceland is not only closer than you think, but far different than you ever imagined. Where else can you witness such marvels of Mother Nature as a tremendous icecap and several glaciers, spouting geysers and steaming solfataras, volcanoes (hopefully dormant), raging rivers and magnificent waterfalls, a multitude of birds, cavorting whales just offshore and many other surprises. Summers are surprisingly warm and winters not as cold as you might expect. Regardless of when you visit, be assured that the warmth shown by Icelanders, their desire to share their culture and the efforts made to make your stay as pleasant as possible will, like the spectacular landscape, never be forgotten. Looking for a holiday or vacation in Europe? - Visit Iceland - Your official Iceland travel guide to Iceland vacation.
Time Magazine
July 4th 2005
The approach to Gullfoss, across barren sand flats and grassy hills, is deceptive. In the distance, there are mountains - and in good weather, a glimpse of a glacier - but nothing to suggest the presence of the most majestic waterfall in Europe. Then all at once, there's something like a low cloud close to the earth, sparkling with points of light as if a handful of diamonds had been thrown into the air. Suddenly, Gullfoss - the Golden Falls - lies before us, forbiddingly beautiful. Visitors can walk all the way to the edge of the falls, where the water hurtles past, roaring, surging, playing, on and on. The torrent is a mighty symphony that overwhelms you. Swathed in spray, you feel baptized and renewed.
