Road 
Weather Media
Map of Bláskógabyggð
Map
64.2405°N, 20.5245°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 37 (Laugarvatn-Múli)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 37
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 7.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 69 km in a straight line
What else is close- 204 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bláskógabyggð
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Laugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Lerki - Premium Lagoon with a towel and a drinkfrom 12.400 ISK · 2 h
Laugarás Lagoon Ösp - Premium Lagoon and 2 course meal at Ylja Restaurantfrom 18.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Secret Lagoon Admissionfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBláskógabyggð weather and conditions
Last updated
4°Clight drizzle · feels 1°C2 m/swind9 h 44 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:59
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsPhotos & videos
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Bruarfoss2 km - 2
Midfoss – Bruarfoss – Reykholt2 km - 3
Bláskógabyggð Miðhúsaskógur - Brúarfoss4 km - 4
Skriða8 km - 5
Brúarárskörð og Högnhöfði9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð3 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð6 km
- 3Þvottahver13 km
Fuel
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Bláskógabyggð hike?
The Bláskógabyggð trail is about 6.7 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Bláskógabyggð trailhead?
Bláskógabyggð is in West Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Bláskógabyggð safe to hike alone?
Bláskógabyggð sits 7.2 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0.1 km from Route 37. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 542 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Bláskógabyggð?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Juan Cerdan / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10