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Goðafoss

North Iceland183 km from Reykjavík

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Goðafoss is a waterfall on the Hallardalsá stream in North Iceland.

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65.7844°N, 21.4973°W · North Iceland

Tours that include Goðafoss

Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 minGoðafoss Waterfall & Turf House from Akureyri Portfrom 20.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minGoðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Portfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 42.000 ISK · 6 hWinter Goðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyrifrom 16.000 ISK · 3 hFrom Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 hGoðafoss Waterfall & Whale Watching from Akureyri Portfrom 32.000 ISK · 7 hDettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 hGoðafoss Waterfall Tour from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 16.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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ToursIn season nowNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minLake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 hGoðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Goðafoss weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -3°C3 m/sgusts 99 h 47 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:05
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −12%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Goðafoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons
Godafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.Irma Zandl
GOÐAFOSS: WATERFALL OF THE GODS! ICELAND (4K)Andy's Awesome Adventures
GODAFOSS WATERFALL IN ICELAND 🇮🇸Monira's Vlog UK
Goðafoss Waterfall Iceland | Aerial Adventure | Drone Travel ExperienceODYSSEY VISUAL MEDIA
Cruise Excursion to One of Iceland's Famous WaterfallsLa Lido Loca
Secrets of Goðafoss: Waterfall of the Gods in IcelandIceland Close-Up

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Seltungufoss35 km
  2. 2Stórhólsfoss37 km
  3. 3Háifoss37 km
  4. 4Kolufossar66 km
  5. 5Kornsa Waterfalls70 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Djúpavíkurfoss18 km
  2. 2Àlftafoss19 km
  3. 3Lónfoss25 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Gvendarlaug hin forna1 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur10 km
  3. 3Drangsnes Hot Pots11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Drangsnes11 km · 310.9 kr/L
  2. 2Hólmavík13 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Norðurfjörður30 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar11 km
  2. 2Krambúð13 km
  3. 3Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga50 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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questions

Why is it called Goðafoss?
Waterfall of the Gods. A chieftain threw Norse god statues here when Iceland converted to Christianity in 1000 AD.
Is Goðafoss worth visiting?
Yes! Easy access, beautiful views, great photos. One of the most photogenic falls in Iceland.
How far is Goðafoss from Akureyri?
About 45 minutes (50 km). Easy stop on the way to/from Mývatn.
Can you walk behind Goðafoss?
No, unlike Seljalandsfoss. But you can get close on both sides.
Is Goðafoss free?
Yes, free parking and viewing on both sides.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
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