Bjarnarey
Road loading…
Weather loading…
Bjarnarey
About
Bjarnarey is a small, uninhabited island in the Vestmann Islands, south of Iceland. It is one of the 18 islands that make up the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
Ring Road 1Checking…
F-roadsOpen
ClosuresChecking…
Wind—
Visibility—
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
—
—
—
Loading…
Moon—
——
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Bjarnarey
Small groups
Ice Cave & Waterfalls
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Duration11 hours
PickupReykjavík
VehicleSuper Jeep
TypePrivate
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Duration14 hoursPickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
Glacier & Golden Circle
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Duration10 hoursPickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobileVehicleSuper JeepPhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Bjarnarey, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Reviews
Nearby
Waterfalls
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A 60-meter waterfall you can actually walk behind. Seriously — there's a path that takes…
The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…
A waterfall in South Coast. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.
Hot pot in nature. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.
Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Campsites
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…
Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.
The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Wild…
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Katla ice cave, South Coast waterfalls and the black sand beach in one private day.
Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Bjarnarey?
Can I visit Bjarnarey?
When is the best time to visit Bjarnarey?
Is Bjarnarey inhabited?
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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.