Why is it called "Godafoss"? Around 1000 AD, the Icelandic parliament debated whether to adopt Christianity as the national religion or Norse paganism. A pagan priest named Thorgeir Ljosvetningagodi converted to Christianity and promoted its adoption as the state religion. To quell potential conflict, he threw his pagan idols into a nearby waterfall (the one pictured above), hence the name "Godafoss."

Godafoss is located in northern Iceland, on Highway 1 between Lake Myvatn and Akureyri. It's about 30 meters wide and 12 meters high. While not as impressive as the nearby Dettifoss, it's a popular tourist attraction due to its mythological roots. This waterfall is approximately 30 meters wide and 14 meters high. It's the history behind it, coupled with its convenient location, that has made Godafoss a popular tourist attraction. Although small, it creates beautiful and captivating photos. Unlike Dettifoss and Skógafoss, which are too large to be admired up close, Godafoss offers a more intimate feel.