Goðafoss
Fosshóll, Iceland
The waterfall of the gods, a wide horseshoe on the Ring Road between Akureyri and Mývatn.
- Nearest town
- Fosshóll, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 65.6830, -17.5500
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- CJA CampsiteCampsite9 km from GoðafossTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Laugar CampingCampsite10 km from GoðafossTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- VaglaskógurCampsite15 km from Goðafoss
- SystragilCampsite16 km from GoðafossCaravans
- Vaglaskógur CampsiteCampsite16 km from GoðafossTentsCaravans
- KidagilCampsite21 km from GoðafossWi-Fi
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Goðafoss?
Goðafoss is in Fosshóll, Iceland, at GPS 65.6830, -17.5500. It is about 26 km from Akureyri.
Can you camp near Goðafoss?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is CJA Campsite, about 9 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Goðafoss?
Goðafoss is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Iceland: the Diamond Circle.
What is there to see near Goðafoss?
Places worth a stop nearby: Akureyri (25 km), Lake Mývatn (27 km), Húsavík (41 km) and Dettifoss (55 km).
When is the best time to visit Goðafoss?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)