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Map of Bruarfoss
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64.2554°N, 20.5007°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 37 (Laugarvatn-Múli)
Off the main road- 0.7 km from Route 37
Nearest town- Bláskógabyggð — 5.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 71 km in a straight line
What else is close- 199 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Bruarfoss
Golden Circle, Bruarfoss Waterfall & Kerid Volcanic craterfrom 13.306 ISK · 8 h
Family Fun Raftingfrom 19.990 ISK · 3 h
River Fun Raftingfrom 22.990 ISK · 3 h
Kayak River Ridefrom 30.990 ISK · 3 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Glacier Snowmobiling & Ice Cave from Geysir Areafrom 38.990 ISK · 5 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
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 regionBruarfoss weather and conditions
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3°Cmostly clear1 m/swind9 h 44 mdaylight · 08:15 – 17:59
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Transmission
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Nearby
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Midfoss – Bruarfoss – Reykholt1 km - 2
Bláskógabyggð2 km - 3
Bláskógabyggð Miðhúsaskógur - Brúarfoss3 km - 4
Skriða8 km - 5
Brúarárskörð og Högnhöfði8 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð4 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Bláskógabyggð4 km
- 3Þvottahver11 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
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questions
How long is the Bruarfoss hike?
The Bruarfoss trail is about 4.3 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 Bruarfoss trailhead?
Bruarfoss 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 Bruarfoss safe to hike alone?
Bruarfoss sits 5.4 km from Bláskógabyggð, and 0.7 km from Route 37. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 88 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 Bruarfoss?
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.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Vittorio Tenerini / 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
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