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Highlands, IcelandStay behind rim edges
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Brúarhlöð

Highlands, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Brúarhlöð

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

Photos & videos

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Faxi
6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Faxi
#2.Gullfoss
8.8 km·~11 min drive

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

Gullfoss
#3.Dimmufoss
9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Midfoss
14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Midfoss
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

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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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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.

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