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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ISK
- Best months
- May–Sep (guesthouse open, roads clear)
- avoid Oct–Apr (guesthouse closed, road may be icy)
- Airport
- AEY
- Nights
- 1
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- Iceland ↗Driving off marked roads is illegal and fined heavily; F-roads into the highlands open only in summer and require a 4x4.
- Iceland ↗Check the road authority's conditions map and the Met Office forecast every morning, and leave a travel plan on SafeTravel for hikes and remote drives.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Fossholl112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fossholl, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr).Iceland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU/EEA SIMs work at home prices.Iceland-wide
- Tap waterCold tap water is excellent; hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur — do not drink it.Iceland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected.Iceland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Iceland-wide
- SafetyIceland is generally safe; the main risk at Fossholl is weather‑related road conditions in winter.
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- RestroomsFew on long drives; petrol stations and paid toilets (ISK 200–500 (≈ US$2–5)) at sites.Iceland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany rural guesthouses and cafés close October–April; highland huts only in summer.Iceland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAEY Akureyri Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 1).AEY Akureyri Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 1).
- Getting aroundWalk to Goðafoss (≈5 min from the guesthouse) or take the local bus stop on Route 1; car rental gives flexibility on the Diamond Circle.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at guesthouse caféISK 400–600 (≈ US$4–5)
- Street or quick mealMeal (soup or sandwich)ISK 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$10–17)
- Budget bedFosshóll Guesthouse room, a night, per personISK 12,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ISK 5,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ISK 9,000 (≈ US$75) · High ISK 13,000 (≈ US$110)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AEY Akureyri Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 1)AEY Akureyri Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) west, shuttle or rental car to Route 1)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Jun
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Sep
Best
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Oct
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Oct–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fossholl: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
May
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Jun
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Aug
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Sep
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Goðafoss waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈10 min total
Walk from Fosshóll Guesthouse, about 5 min
Main attraction; viewpoints and short trails along the river.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Fosshóll Guesthouse
21 rooms, restaurant, camping area; open May 15–Sep 30
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ISK 5,000–8,000 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ISK 8,000–12,000 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- High
- ISK 12,000 (≈ US$100)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Fosshóll Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × ISK 15,000 | ISK 30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ISK 9,000 | ISK 18,000 |
| Car rental (4 days, economy)1 × ISK 35,000 · Check availability for summer dates. | ISK 35,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × ISK 3,000 · Check local provider. | ISK 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ISK 8,900 |
| Trip total≈ ISK 48,950 per person per day, bed included | ISK 97,900≈ US$800 |
Seasonal rates; check exact price.
2026 estimate in ISK; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at guesthouse café | ISK 400–600 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Meal (soup or sandwich) | ISK 1,200–2,000 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Petrol (per litre) | ISK 230–250 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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Á þennan heimilisfang, vinsamlegastTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Reykjavik; other embassies also in Reykjavik.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fosshóll Guesthouse → Goðafoss walk: ≈5 min, free
- Akureyri Airport → Fossholl (rental car): ≈35 km (22 mi), about ISK 2,500 (≈ US$25) fuel (check)≈22 mi (35 km), about ISK 2,500 (≈ US$25) fuel (check)
Say or show
- Afsakið — Excuse me / Sorry (af-sah-keeth)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvað kostar það? — How much is it? (kvaht koh-star that)
- Hvar er klósettið? — Where is the toilet? (kvahr er kloh-set-tee)
- Má ég fá matseðilinn? — Can I have the menu? (mah yeh fau maht-seh-dil-in)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fossholl. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (guesthouse open, roads clear) · avoid Oct–Apr (guesthouse closed, road may be icy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental car for full Diamond Circle loop (Akureyri → Fossholl → Mývatn).
- Combine with a visit to Húsavík for whale watching (≈1 h drive).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Fossholl
- secondaryWikivoyage: Fossholl, revision 4693814 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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