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Ljósvatn is the community in Iceland, located some 30 km to the east from Akureyri. The capital city Reykjavik is in 350 km to the south-west. This the village has a population of 160 people. Many people visit Ljósvatn each year to take a look at its famous waterfalls.

Akureyri (IATA: AEY) is the nearest airport to Ljósvatn, situated just 30 km to the west.

Things to do in Ljósvatn

1. Goðafoss
The Goðafoss (Icelandic: waterfall of the gods or waterfall of the goði) is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland. It is located in the Mývatn district of North-Central Iceland at the beginning of the Sprengisandur highland road. The water of the river Skjálfandafljót falls from a height of 12 meters over a width of 30 meters.

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Hotel Kea Akureyri

starting $208

Hotel Kea by Keahotels

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Hotel Nordurland Akureyri

starting $103

Hotel Kjarnalundur

starting $124

Hotel Akureyri

starting $173

Acco Guesthouse

starting $92

Apotek Guesthouse Akureyri

starting $71

Torg GuestHouse

starting $120

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