Afternoon trip to Goðafoss
About This Tour
Enjoy a short and scenic afternoon escape from Akureyri to Goðafoss, one of North Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls. Known as the Waterfall of the Gods, this str...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Akureyri · Languages: English
About Akureyri
Akureyri
At once off-the-beaten-track and indelibly Icelandic, the charming town of Akureyri is home to cascading waterfalls and bubbling hot springs, not to mention one of the finest shows of the Northern Lights in this part of Scandinavia and some great local guides!
Itinerary
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Goðafoss
Goðafoss Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Iceland. Nicknamed the Waterfall of the Gods due to its history. In the year 1000, Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði made Christianity the official religion of Iceland and proceeded with throwing his statues of gods into the waterfall. The water falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Akureyri, IS · Tour start: Akureyri, IS — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
