Goðafoss can be the main outing for a day from Lundsskógur, with Lake Mývatn further along the Ring Road if you want to make the outing longer. Walk the viewpoints, stay awhile beside the river, then choose whether the rest of the day belongs on the road or back at the house.
The river Skjálfandafljót falls about 12 metres across a width of about 30 metres, beside the Ring Road with parking on both sides. The water spreads across a curved rim before dropping into the river below. Follow the marked paths between the viewpoints and leave enough time to stop rather than treating Goðafoss as a quick photograph beside the road.
Head east towards Goðafoss on the Ring Road. You can make the waterfall the main outing and return to Lundsskógur for the afternoon, or continue towards Mývatn. Let the weather, daylight and your group decide how long the day becomes.
For a fuller route, continue to the lava formations at Dimmuborgir near Lake Mývatn. Leave time for lunch and for stops you have not planned. With the house at Lundsskógur as your base, there is no need to pack up between places.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring a weatherproof layer. Stay on marked paths and respect any closures around the viewpoints, where spray and ice can make the ground slippery. Check road and weather conditions before setting out.
Leave the walking shoes by the door, put on a robe and head for the hot tub. The Fnjóská below the house makes a quieter end to a day beside Goðafoss.
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Yes. Goðafoss sits naturally on the route east towards Lake Mývatn. How much you combine in one day depends on the weather, daylight and the places you most want to spend time at.