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A viewpoint in West Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.
Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.
Map of Barnafoss
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64.7017°N, 20.9740°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 518 (Reykholt-Húsafell)
Off the main road- 20.3 km from Route 50
Nearest town- Reykholt — 16 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 77 km in a straight line
What else is close- 116 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Barnafoss
Into the Glacier & Silver Circlefrom 38.990 ISK · 10 h
Silver Circle Day Tour: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Icelandic Horsesfrom 27.900 ISK · 10 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Husafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Into The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
ATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Cave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Krauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile 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 regionBarnafoss weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 1°C6 m/sgusts 149 h 47 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:03
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Hraunfossar< 1 km - 2Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 3
Glanni28 km - 4
Glymur37 km - 5Brúarárskörð46 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð5 km
- 2Selgil7 km
- 3Englandshverir11 km
Fuel
- 1Húsafell5 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Reykholt15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Hreðavatnsskáli28 km · 303.6 kr/L
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 do I get to Barnafoss?
Barnafoss is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Barnafoss?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Barnafoss safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Barnafoss?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jakub Hałun · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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