Waterfall
Goðafoss
Akureyri, Iceland
A broad horseshoe waterfall known as the Waterfall of the Gods, along the Ring Road east of Akureyri.
City · Iceland · Northeast Iceland
Akureyri
The largest town in the north, at the head of a long fjord, with a botanical garden, cafes and easy access to waterfalls and whale watching.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Akureyri matters
Akureyri is the capital of the north, set at the end of a long fjord with snowy mountains on every side. It has a lively cafe scene, a famous botanical garden, and a distinctive church above the town. Traffic lights shaped like hearts add some Icelandic charm. From here you can reach Goðafoss waterfall, Mývatn and the whale-watching harbour of Húsavík. In winter, it's a base for skiing and northern lights.
Talking points
- It sits near the Arctic Circle but has a mild fjord climate.
- Heart-shaped red lights are a local quirk.
- The town is a gateway to Goðafoss and Mývatn.
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What to see in Akureyri
Church, mosque or temple
Akureyri Church
Akureyri, Iceland
A distinctive church on a hill above Akureyri, reached by a wide flight of steps, with stained-glass windows.