River Skjálfandafljót, Goðafoss, north east Iceland

The Skjálfandafljót river is situated in north east Iceland. It has its source at the north western border of the Vatnajökull glacier in the interior highlands of Iceland. From there it streams parallel to the Sprengisandur highland road in a northern direction, flowing finally into Skjálfandi bay south west of Húsavík.

By following the river from its source at the Vatnajökull glacier all the way to the river mouth at Skjalfandi Bay it is possible to see many waterfalls. Skjálfandafljót possesses some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country, including Goðafoss which is considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Europe. Other well-known waterfalls in Skjalfandafljot include Hrafnabjargafoss, Aldeyjarfoss, Barnafoss and Ullarfoss.

Date: 4th June 2015

Location: view from the east bank at Goðafoss