Goðafoss
Goðafoss (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈkɔːðaˌfɔsː] ) is a waterfall in northern Iceland. It is located along the country's main ring road at the junction with the Sprengisandur highland road, about 45 minutes from Akureyri. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 metres over a width of 30 metres. A 1.8-mile hiking trail loops around the waterfall area.
MS Goðafoss, an Icelandic ship named after the waterfall, used to transport both freight and passengers. It was sunk by a German U-Boat in World War II, resulting in great loss of life.
In 2020, the waterfall was granted protected status.[1]
^ "Goðafoss Waterfall Declared Protected".
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Arian Zwegers - CC BY 2.0
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