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Bjarnarey

South Coast, Iceland164 m elevation
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Bjarnarey

South Coast, Iceland164 m elevation

About

Bjarnarey rises to 164 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 334th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 20 km away.

Map of Bjarnarey

Bjarnarey is on Iceland's South Coast at 63.4491°N, 20.1909°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
164 m above sea level
Off the main road
19.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vestmannaeyjabær — 4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
116 km in a straight line
What else is close
69 mapped places within 20 km

Bjarnarey weather and conditions

At Bjarnarey in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:00 (Iceland time): 10°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 36 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Bjarnarey?
Bjarnarey is in South Coast. 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 Bjarnarey without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Bjarnarey?
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 Bjarnarey?
Bjarnarey is 164 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Heimaklettur3 km
  2. 2Ystiklettur3 km
  3. 3Miðklettur3 km
  4. 4Stóraklif5 km
  5. 5Sæfjall5 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vestmannaeyjabær
4.8 km·~6 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Seljavallalaug
32 km·~38 min drive

Historic 1923 pool in valley near Seljalandsfoss. Free, 15-min walk, unmaintained. Bring…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvolsvöllur
34 km·~41 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hella
44 km·~53 min drive

Listed by Visit South Iceland as Hella's swimming pool — a staffed, geothermally-heated…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Þórsheimilið
5.1 km·~6 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Vestmannaeyja
5.2 km·~6 min drive

Campsites Vestmannaeyjar - Located in Herjólfsdalur and by Þórsheimili.

#3.Herjólfsdalur, Vestmannaeyjar
5.3 km·~6 min drive

The camp site is located in the valley Herjólfsdalur. The area is surrounded by a…

#4.Hamragarðar
22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site is about 2 km from highway no. 1. You turn to north by the waterfall…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
4.1 km·~5 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
4.1 km·~5 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup Sérvara
67 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Vestmannaeyjar
3.9 km·~5 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hvolsvöllur
33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hella
44 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Landvegamót
50 km·~60 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience
3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →
#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk
5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →
#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik
4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →
3 tours near South Coast

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