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Brúarhlöð

Highlands, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Brúarhlöð is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2603°N, 20.2231°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 30 (Flúðir-Bisk.t.br.)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 30
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 8.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 84 km in a straight line
What else is close: 177 mapped places within 20 km

Brúarhlöð weather and conditions

At Brúarhlöð in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Brúarhlöð

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Brúarhlöð — photo by Paul Bussé · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Paul Bussé · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Brúarhlöð?

Brúarhlöð is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Brúarhlöð safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Brúarhlöð?

No — Brúarhlöð can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Brúarhlöð?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Einistorfa44 km
2Hveragil182 km

Waterfalls

#1.Faxi

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Gullfoss

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Iceland's most visited waterfall. Two massive drops cascade into a rugged canyon, with…

#3.Dimmufoss

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Midfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Sóði

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Sóði (26) er sunnan við Smið, mikill goshver.Hann gaus fyrst 1940. Þá ræsti Sigurður hann…

#2.Þvottahver

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Suður frá Reykjatúninu, meðfram ánni , er Þvottahversmór, ágætt engi, því volgu vatni er…

#3.Smiður

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Helztur þeirra er Smiður (24), með fallegri hrúðurskál. Hann fékk nafn 1907, þegar verið…

#4.Sísjóðandi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Vestan við Þykkvuhveri er Sísjóðandi (29). Hann er mjög heitur og sýður mikið á köflum,…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Skjól

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Skjól Camping is a new camp site close to the famous Geysir hot spring. It is surrounded…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Faxa

6.6 km·~8 min drive

Beautiful and peaceful surroundings is one of the characteristic for this camp site. The…

#3.Geysir, Haukadal

6.8 km·~8 min drive

The camp site at Geysir in Haukadal is located next to the famous geyser Geysir and is…

#4.Úthlíð, Biskupstungu

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site Uthlid at Biskupstungur has much to offer. You will find a swimming pool, a…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

24 km·~28 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#2.F261 Emstruleið

24 km·~29 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

2 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

15 km·~18 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Geysir

6.8 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Brautarhóll

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flúðir

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Árnes

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Paul Bussé · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community