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Outdoors Þingeyjarsveit, Mývatn

Goðafoss

An outdoor spot in Þingeyjarsveit, Mývatn, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Morning.

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Goðafoss in Þingeyjarsveit, Mývatn
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Why go

Horseshoe-shaped falls on the Skjálfandafljót river.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Mývatn, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. The closest of our other picks is Skútustaðagígar, 27 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
Þingeyjarsveit
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 3 closest curated picks in Mývatn, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Skútustaðagígar

    Pseudocraters along the southern lake shore with an easy path.

    Outdoors · 27 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Vogafjós Farm Resort

    Café in a working cowshed serving geyser bread and smoked trout.

    Food · 29 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Daddi's Pizza

    Simple Reykjahlíð pizzeria popular with campers.

    Food · 30 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Goðafoss is a stop on our Iceland Ring Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Mývatn

3 more curated outdoor spots in Mývatn. See the full Mývatn guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Mývatn run from -2°C in January to 10°C in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Goðafoss itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Mývatn from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Mývatn weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Goðafoss, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Goðafoss Waterfall, 645, Iceland
Coordinates
65.68278, -17.55019
Destination
Mývatn, Iceland

Goðafoss: quick answers

How much time do you need at Goðafoss?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Goðafoss. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Goðafoss?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: View from both banks.

Is Goðafoss free?

Yes, we list Goðafoss as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Goðafoss?

Goðafoss is at Goðafoss Waterfall, 645, Iceland, in Þingeyjarsveit. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Goðafoss?

Goðafoss appears on Iceland Ring Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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