Golden Circle (Iceland)

The Golden Circle (Icelandic: Gullni hringurinn [ˈkʏtlnɪ ˈr̥iŋkʏrɪn]) is a tourist route in southern Iceland, covering about 300 kilometres (190 mi) looping from Reykjavík into the southern uplands of Iceland and back. It is the area that contains most tours and travel-related activities in Iceland.^[1]

The three primary stops on the route are the

Hellisheiðarvirkjun

geothermal power plants.

The name Golden Circle is a marketing term for the route, derived from the name of Gullfoss, which means "golden waterfall" in Icelandic.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Lonely Planet: Golden Circle".
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^ "The Great Geysir". Visit South Iceland. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2016.

"Comprehensive guide on Golden Circle". 2023-11-26. Retrieved 2023-11-30.

[1] "Lonely Planet: Golden Circle".

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[3] "The Great Geysir". Visit South Iceland. Archived from the original on 20 January 2014. Retrieved 6 April 2016.

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See also

References