Iceland Roads

Goðafoss

also known as Waterfall of the Gods

445 km from Reykjavík · ~5h 30m· Updated

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Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Goðafoss

Temperature7°C
Wind4.0 m/s (gusts 6)

Forecast: next 24h

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21:005°C3 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Hringvegur: Mývatnsöræfi
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Hringvegur: Mývatnssveit
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Mývatnsheiði: Aðaldalsvegur - Mývatnsvegur
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Mývatnssveitarvegur
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Dimmuborgir31 km away

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Jarðböðin32 km away

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