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About
A viewpoint in North Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.
Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.
Map of Goðafoss
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65.6977°N, 17.5036°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 2 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Laugar — 7.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 271 km in a straight line
What else is close- 80 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Goðafoss
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Goðafoss Waterfall & Turf House from Akureyri Portfrom 20.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Portfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 42.000 ISK · 6 h
Winter Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyrifrom 16.000 ISK · 3 h
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Goðafoss Waterfall & Whale Watching from Akureyri Portfrom 32.000 ISK · 7 h
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionGoðafoss weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Unnamed viewpoint2 km
- 2Goðafoss Waterfall3 km
- 3Point of View27 km
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Aldeyjarfoss38 km - 5
Selfoss52 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Laugar7 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit7 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit17 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Goðafoss?
Goðafoss is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Goðafoss?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Goðafoss safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Goðafoss?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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