Geysir is the geothermal site where the orginal geyser got its name. Gullfoss is an iconic waterfall, and the Skoga area features a waterfall and a folk museum
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1 GEYSIR The site of the original 'geysir' that gave our language the word
2 The original Geysir is no longer active, but adjacent Strokkur is now dominant. It erupts roughly every nine minutes.
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4 Geysir, whose eruptions once gave the world a new word, is now a quiet pool
5 This pool is tinted by mineralized water flowing from the Strokkur geyser
6 The vent of Strokkur
7 No coins in the fountain! Coins can block geyser eruption.
8 Strokkur at rest. See the video for an eruption.
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10 GULLFOSS The 'Golden Falls' is one of the largest in the country and has two distinct levels