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Brækur

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Brækur

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Brækur is an outlet glacier in the Langjökull Group, the Highlands.

Collective name for two outlet glaciers on the northwestern (Brækur vestri) and northern (Brækur eystri) margin of Eiríksjökull. It's part of the Langjökull Group.

Never walk on glaciers without a guide and proper equipment. Crevasses can be hidden by snow bridges.

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Map of Brækur

Brækur is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7928°N, 20.4389°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 33.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykholt — 43.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 102 km in a straight line
What else is close: 19 mapped places within 20 km

Brækur weather and conditions

At Brækur in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:00 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Brækur

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

Brækur — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can I walk on Brækur without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Brækur are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Brækur?

Brækur is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Brækur?

Brækur is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Brækur shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Háaleitisfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bröttuhlíðarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Veitufoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Lambárfoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Selgil

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

37 km·~44 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

39 km·~47 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Fljótstunga

20 km·~24 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Húsafell

23 km·~27 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#3.Reyðarfellsskógur

26 km·~32 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Hvítárnes

38 km·~45 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin

66 km·~79 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

72 km·~86 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

75 km·~90 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

23 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Staðarskáli

50 km·~59 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hreðavatnsskáli

52 km·~63 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
USGS Professional Paper 1746Glacier facts · Public domain
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