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Goðafoss - Wikipedia In modern Icelandic, the name can be read either as "waterfall of the goð (gods)" or "waterfall of the goði (chieftain) " Linguist and placename expert Svavar Sigmundsson suggests that the name derives from two crags at the falls which resemble pagan idols
Godafoss Waterfall Travel Guide - Guide to Iceland Godafoss, the "Waterfall of the Gods", is a highlight on many waterfall tours in Iceland and road trips around the country This breathtaking natural wonder is nestled near the town of Akureyri in North Iceland and is a must-see attraction in the region
Goðafoss: Your Guide to One of Icelands Most Famous Waterfalls It’s not called “ Waterfall of the Gods ” for nothing Legend has it that when Christianity was declared the official religion of Iceland, the locals got rid of their Norse pagan gods’ statues by throwing them into the waterfall – hence the name
Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland | Arctic Adventures Plan a visit to the ‘waterfall of the gods’ on your Ring Road adventure in Iceland! Goðafoss Waterfall is nicknamed the “Waterfall of the Gods ” Some believe that the name comes from the fact that the waterfall is god-like in beauty
A Guide to Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland — LAIDBACK TRIP Godafoss, also known as the Waterfall of the Gods, is one of the most magical waterfalls in Iceland Godafoss sits between Lake Myvatn and Akureyri, just off the Ring Road
Goðafoss Waterfall - Iceland Travel Guide The name “Goðafoss” translates to “Waterfall of the Gods,” and it originates from a pivotal event that occurred in the year 1000 AD During this time, Iceland stood at the crossroads between paganism and Christianity
11 Fast Facts About Godafoss: Iceland’s Mythic Waterfall The Waterfall of the Gods is located in North Iceland, just off Highway 1, between Akureyri and Myvatn You can reach it via a brief trip down the driving route known as the Diamond Circle
2025 Guide to Iceland’s Waterfall of the Gods: Goðafoss Located in North Iceland, Goðafoss is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland It is easily accessible by car and is a must-visit for anyone exploring the country’s natural and cultural heritage Known as the Waterfall of the Gods, Goðafoss holds a special place in Icelandic history
Godafoss Waterfall (Iceland) – Visit Tips + photos The Godafoss Waterfall in Iceland is one of the main stops on the Ring Road This ‘waterfall of the gods’ is a very elegant horseshoe-shaped waterfall that you can approach from both sides all year round Below is my guide to help you plan your visit with map, tips and photos from both East and West banks
Secrets of Goðafoss: Waterfall of the Gods - Iceland Close-Up Usually translated as “Waterfall of the Gods”, Goðafoss was named after a particular event in the country’s religious history The folktale dates back over a thousand years, to the time when Christianity became the official religion of Iceland