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Brækur

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available
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Brækur

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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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
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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
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Tours near Brækur

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
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Photos & videos

Brækur — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

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

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Veitufoss

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Lambárfoss

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

19 km away

Hot Springs

Selgil

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

22 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

23 km away

Englandshverir

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

37 km away

Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

39 km away

Campsites

Fljótstunga

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

20 km away

Húsafell

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

23 km away

Reyðarfellsskógur

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

26 km away

Hvítárnes

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

38 km away

Services

Húsafell

Orkan fuel station

23 km away

Reykholt

N1 fuel station

43 km away

Staðarskáli

N1 fuel station

50 km away

Hreðavatnsskáli

Orkan fuel station

52 km away

Frequently
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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.
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