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Voykit pocket guide · Iceland
Fossholl
Visit Fossholl for a half‑day to see Goðafoss; stay overnight only in summer (May‑Sep) if you want the guesthouse.
Fossholl is a tiny stop on the Diamond Circle, 35 km east of Akureyri. Its only attraction is the 12 m high Goðafoss waterfall. The guesthouse is seasonal, so a quick visit fits a 1‑day north‑Iceland itinerary; an overnight stay is possible in summer.
- Country
- Iceland
- Best months
- May–Sep (guesthouse open, roads clear)
- Avoid
- Oct–Apr (guesthouse closed, road may be icy)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ISK
- Money
- Currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr). Cards are accepted almost everywhere, including remote petrol stations and toilets. About 145 ISK to €1 — check.
- Daily spend
- Budget ISK 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ISK 8,000–12,000 excl. bed · High ISK 12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EEA roaming applies: EU/EEA SIMs work at home prices.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European two-pin.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Not expected.; Tour guide: Optional; ISK 1,000–3,000 for an excellent guide.; Taxi: Nothing.
- Water
- Cold tap water is excellent; hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur — do not drink it.
- Toilets
- Few on long drives; petrol stations and paid toilets (ISK 200–500) at sites.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at guesthouse café | ISK 400–600 |
| Meal (soup or sandwich) | ISK 1,200–2,000 |
| Petrol (per litre) | ISK 230–250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AEY · Akureyri Airport
- 15 km (9.3 mi) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 19.3 mi (15 km) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 1
Typical fares
- Fosshóll Guesthouse → Goðafoss walk
- ≈5 min, free
- Akureyri Airport → Fossholl (rental car)
- ≈35 km (22 mi), about ISK 2,500 fuel (check)≈22 mi (35 km), about ISK 2,500 fuel (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk to Goðafoss (≈5 min from the guesthouse) or take the local bus stop on Route 1; car rental gives flexibility on the Diamond Circle.
See and do
Known for
- Goðafoss waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Goðafoss waterfall | Walk from Fosshóll Guesthouse, about 5 min | ≈10 min total |
Sleep
- Fosshóll Guesthouse
- 21 rooms, restaurant, camping area; open May 15–Sep 30
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Afsakiðaf-sah-keeth |
| Thank you | Takktahk |
| How much is it? | Hvað kostar það?kvaht koh-star that |
| Where is the toilet? | Hvar er klósettið?kvahr er kloh-set-tee |
| Can I have the menu? | Má ég fá matseðilinn?mah yeh fau maht-seh-dil-in |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake, first names; avoid: Using titles or surnames — there usually is no family name
- Pools: Shower naked first, keep the hot pot conversational; avoid: Swimwear in the showers
- Driving: Pull into lay-bys for photos, dip lights on single-lane bridges; avoid: Stopping on the road
- Nature: Stay on paths, carry litter out; avoid: Stone stacks, walking on moss
- Conversation: Ask about books, music, weather and the elves with good humour; avoid: Lecturing on whaling
Scams and watch-outs
- Guesthouse is seasonal – check opening dates before booking.
- Roads can be icy and windy in winter; travel only with a 4×4 or wait for summer.
Iceland is generally safe; the main risk at Fossholl is weather‑related road conditions in winter.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Fossholl yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Goðafoss waterfall
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Fossholl: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Fossholl, revision 4693814 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4693814
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/fossholl). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.