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Goðafoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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Goðafoss

North Iceland, Iceland

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

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Goðafoss is in North Iceland at 65.7844°N, 21.4973°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Goðafoss weather and conditions

At Goðafoss in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Goðafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Goðafoss — photo by Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Godafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. — Goðafoss — video poster — Godafoss ('Waterfall of the Gods') is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland.Irma Zandl

GOÐAFOSS: WATERFALL OF THE GODS! ICELAND (4K) — Goðafoss — video poster — GOÐAFOSS: WATERFALL OF THE GODS! ICELAND (4K)Andy's Awesome Adventures

GODAFOSS WATERFALL IN ICELAND 🇮🇸 — Goðafoss — video poster — GODAFOSS WATERFALL IN ICELAND 🇮🇸Monira's Vlog UK

Goðafoss Waterfall Iceland | Aerial Adventure | Drone Travel Experience — Goðafoss — video poster — Goðafoss Waterfall Iceland | Aerial Adventure | Drone Travel ExperienceODYSSEY VISUAL MEDIA

Cruise Excursion to One of Iceland's Famous Waterfalls — Goðafoss — video poster — Cruise Excursion to One of Iceland's Famous WaterfallsLa Lido Loca

Secrets of Goðafoss: Waterfall of the Gods in Iceland — Goðafoss — video poster — Secrets of Goðafoss: Waterfall of the Gods in IcelandIceland Close-Up

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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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

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#1.Djúpavíkurfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Àlftafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Lónfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Laugufoss

29 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

10 km·~12 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

11 km·~13 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

950 m

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Hveravík

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

11 km·~13 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

13 km·~15 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður

30 km·~36 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Bromr · CC BY-SA 3.0
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