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About
Brúarjökull is an outlet glacier in the Vatnajökull Group, the Highlands.
Largest of Vatnajökull’s outlet glaciers; it is located on the northern margin of Vatnajökull and has a history of huge surges. It's part of the Vatnajökull Group. The name comes from the Brú farmstead.
Ice caves are winter-only experiences. In summer, they collapse. Book ahead in peak season.
Map of Brúarjökull
Brúarjökull is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7157°N, 16.1740°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Nearest town- Nesjahverfi — 63.7 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 284 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 13 mapped places within 20 km
Brúarjökull weather and conditions
At Brúarjökull in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:42, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 30 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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What does the name Brúarjökull mean?
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Skarphéðinsjökull21 km
- 2
Kverkjökull22 km - 3
Dyngjujökull34 km - 4
Vatnajökull46 km - 5
Snæhetta55 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in East Iceland.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
A waterfall in the Highlands.
A waterfall in East Iceland.
Hot Springs
Water hot spring
Geothermal spot
Geothermal spot
Water hot spring
Campsites
Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
F-Roads
The scenic route to Askja
One of Iceland's deepest river crossings
Kverkfjallaleið
Road to an oasis in the middle of nothing
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.
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
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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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