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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.
Map of Brækur
Map
64.7928°N, 20.4389°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Brækur
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Klaki Base Campfrom 36.900 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Red Glacier Monster Truck Tour - Unique Langjökull Glacier Tour from Gullfossfrom 22.900 ISK · 4 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBrækur weather and conditions
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-2°Csnow · feels -14°C17 m/sgusts 229 h 54 mdaylight · 08:11 – 18:04
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Brækur, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Eiríksjökull3 km - 2Klofajökull4 km
- 3Ögmundarjökull5 km
- 4
Langjökull16 km - 5Nyrðri-Skriðjökull29 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Selgil22 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð23 km
- 3Englandshverir37 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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questions
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.
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
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