Goðafoss is a waterfall located in North Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, with a width of 30 meters and a height of 12 meters. The name Goðafoss translates to "waterfall of the gods" and is said to have been created when the lawspeaker of Iceland threw statues of the old Norse gods into the waterfall in the year 1000. The waterfall is easily accessible and is a popular tourist destination.