Autumn colors

Iceland is simply beautiful with autumn colors. The colors of fall usually peak at mid-September. The vegetation is changing from bright green into wonderful shades of yellow, orange and red. Add the black lava formations and you have an amazing combination. But that doesn’t stick for long.

Mild weather

Obviously the best weather conditions are in the summer. However in September the temperature is around 5-10°C (41-50°F) and in October the average temperature is around 2-7°C (36-44°F). Although it can get really windy or rainy with a little bit of luck you can have some wonderful sunny days to stay out all day and do your hikes. Also you have a very good mix of daylight hours and darkness. And darkness in Iceland means Aurora Borealis.

Northern lights a.k.a Aurora Borealis

You don’t have to visit Iceland in the winter to view the magical Northern lights. In fact September and October might be the best time to see Aurora Borealis. It starts showing up in September. Combine this with the mild weather and it is very likely to have a clear sky! No clouds preventing you from seeing the green and purple colors dancing in the sky! Also the temperatures don’t get really low so you can spend more time outside watching the northern lights. Don’t forget to bring warm clothes with you though.

Less tourists

Autumn is considered to be off season and therefore less tourists visit Iceland. Which means more space for you! With fewer people around you can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, mountains and waterfalls of Iceland much better. And if you are a photographer it will be easier to get photos without people.

Cheaper flights and accommodation

Less crowds means cheaper flights and cheaper accomodation. Prices in accomodation go do in September and since Iceland is an expensive country your pocket can benefit from the fewer tourists.

To sum it up there are many advantages of travelling in Iceland in September and October and they can definitely considered to be good months to go to Iceland.

Here is a list with the must see mountains in Iceland to give you a little more help.

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Godafoss waterfall is located in the river Skjálfandafljót in north Iceland. It is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country. It has three different vantage points and I believe all of them are pretty amazing! This is the view from the east side which is a great place to view the sunset. From this side you can also climb down to the water’s edge. Just be careful since it’s very slippery and rocky. No reason not to visit this place if you are travelling around the ring road of Iceland!

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Godafoss is a spectacular waterfall located in Northern Iceland. You can visit it from both sides and if you are careful with the slippery rocks you can also get close to where its water falls. And if the sky is clear and you are lucky it’s a great location to view the northern lights. In this photograph you can see the Northern Lights aka Aurora Borealis dancing in the night sky over this breathtaking waterfall! Definitely worth visiting it!

Here is a collection of my favorite photographs of Northern Lights in case you want to have a look!

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Godafoss is a magnificent waterfall in the Mvatn District of Northern Iceland. Its name translates as “Waterfall of the Gods” in modern Icelandic! However, an old Icelandic folklore mentions a Viking leader named Orgeir Ljósvetningagoi as the source of the waterfall’s name. Nonetheless, due to its location on the Ring Road, approximately 45 minutes east of Akureyri, Iceland’s second largest city, it is easily accessible to tourists.

During our road trip around Iceland, we chose a settlement that was very close to this waterfall, which turned out to be a great decision. We didn’t have to get up super early the next morning to see a spectacular sunrise. The first photograph depicts the sunrise. The sky had beautiful purple and pink tones. Simply stunning!

Goðafoss waterfall is formed by the Skjálfandafljót River’s water, which falls from a height of 12 meters across a width of 30 meters. You can see Godafoss from two different viewpoints, so you could easily spend an hour there. You can also take a stroll down to the river’s edge. Cutting rocks, on the other hand, can be dangerously slippery, so proceed with caution. Aside from that, the walkaways and lookouts are fantastic for making the most of your visit.

This long exposure black and white photograph was taken from the riverbank on the east side of this lovely waterfall. Can you see the silhouette of a man standing on the rocks at the top of the waterfall? Now you can get a sense of scale of how big this waterfall is!

The following image was taken from a deck on the East Bank. Again, a long exposure contributes to the scene’s calm and peace. I think that the autumn colors complement the orange hues in the sky perfectly. Although, to be honest, the waterfall was definitely loud!

Of course, Godafoss is an excellent location for viewing the Northern Lights. The Aurora Borealis is always a spectacular sight. When you combine it with an incredible landscape of Iceland, you have a spectacular show into the arctic wilderness.

You should definitely not miss this waterfall if you are driving around Iceland or the Diamond Circle. Both the East and West Banks are worth a visit to take in the scenery and snap some photos!

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