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Bræðrafjall

North Iceland, Iceland883 m elevation

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Bræðrafjall

North Iceland, Iceland883 m elevation

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Bræðrafjall rises to 883 m in North Iceland — the 252nd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 7.1 km away.

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Bræðrafjall is in North Iceland at 65.7694°N, 17.7362°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 883 m above sea level
Off the main road: 7.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Svalbarðseyri — 16 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 268 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Bræðrafjall weather and conditions

At Bræðrafjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 00:45 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -4°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 00:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Bræðrafjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Bræðrafjall?

Bræðrafjall is in North Iceland. 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 Bræðrafjall 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 Bræðrafjall?

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 Bræðrafjall?

Bræðrafjall is 883 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Barnafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ullarfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Goðafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#4.Geitafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

17 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Systragil

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#2.Vaglaskógur

10 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#3.Laugar Camping

18 km·~21 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

#4.CJA camping, Laugar

19 km·~23 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F649 Ófeigsfjarðarvegur

12 km·~15 min drive

Road to an abandoned fjord

#2.F843 Dyngjufjöll

22 km·~26 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hagkaup

18 km·~22 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

19 km·~23 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fosshóll

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Furuvellir

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Akureyri Tryggvabraut

19 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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