Godafoss Falls
Description:
Godafoss Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in Iceland. The name Godafoss translates as “God’s Falls.”
The waterfall is located in the north of the island, near the town of Akureyri, on the river Skjaulfandafljout. Godafoss was formed as a result of the melting of the glacier. The height of this beautiful waterfall is 12 meters, the width is 30 meters. Godafoss waterfall has a very unusual shape: it is divided into several streams. It is one of the most visited waterfalls in Iceland. In 999-1000 years after the adoption of Christianity in Godafoss were thrown pagan idols. This event gave the waterfall its name.