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Bárðarbunga

Highlands, Iceland2,014 m elevation
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Bárðarbunga

Highlands, Iceland2,014 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
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
Reserve −15%
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 Bárðarbunga

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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Bárðarbunga — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi
59 km·~71 min drive

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

#2.Drekafoss
62 km·~74 min drive

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

#3.Hvítárfoss
66 km·~79 min drive

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

#4.Núpsárfoss
66 km·~79 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug
55 km·~66 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Laugafell
56 km·~67 min drive

Hot spring in Highlands. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Víti
58 km·~70 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Víti Askja
59 km·~70 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Nýidalur
27 km·~32 min drive

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

#2.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli
45 km·~53 min drive

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

#3.Laugafell
56 km·~67 min drive

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

#4.Drekaskáli
62 km·~75 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör
99 km·~119 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
114 km·~137 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
116 km·~139 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní
116 km·~139 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes
80 km·~96 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri
96 km·~115 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar
98 km·~117 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Kirkjubæjarklaustur
98 km·~118 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Highlands

Frequently
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How do I get to Bárðarbunga?
Bárðarbunga is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Bárðarbunga without a guide?
Bárðarbunga is a high summit (2,014 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Bárðarbunga?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Bárðarbunga?
Bárðarbunga is 2,014 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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