Goðafoss waterfall

This magnificent waterfall may be seen in Northern Iceland. It is well-known for its beautiful vistas, as it is a large river waterfall and this is in the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Iceland. Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoð flung statues of Norse gods into the Goðafoss Waterfall after Iceland accepted Christianity. It has a fascinating history that attracts and fascinates visitors from all over the world.

The "Waterfall of the Gods" is the moniker given to Goðafoss Waterfall. Some people say that the name stems from the waterfall's divine splendor. However, a Viking leader named Þorgeir Ljósvetningagoði is mentioned in old Icelandic folklore as the source of the waterfall's name. The waterfall was named after Þorgeir, who is claimed to have thrown his Pagan statues into it. No one truly knows the true tale behind the waterfall's name but keeping it a mystery may help to keep it mythological.

Goðafoss is one of Iceland's great gems and one of the country's largest waterfalls. The river Skjálfandafljót, which flows through a 7000-year-old lava field from the Trölladyngja volcano, is the source of its water. The waterfall cascades over a 30-meter-wide (98-foot-wide) horseshoe-shaped rock in the center, which divides the waterfall in two. The first component is around 9 meters (30 feet) tall, while the second is 17 meters (55 feet) tall.

Location: the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland