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Viewpoint

Goðafoss East Bank

The east bank of Goðafoss lets you look down on the crescent-shaped falls and the foaming riverbed from above. With well-kept paths, panoramic viewing terraces and facilities nearby, it is the viewpoint most visitors choose.

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Time to allow
1 hour
Entry
Free
Season
All year

Practical information

Kind
Viewpoint
Road
Paved
Difficulty
Easy
Nearest town
Akureyri · 27 km
Reykjavík
269 km (as the crow flies)
Coordinates
65.6800, -17.5300
On the map
Open location

Before you go

  • 5 minutes from the west bank via the bridge; the car park is smaller and less crowded.

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