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Búðafoss

South Coast, Iceland

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ViewpointSouth Coast

Búðafoss

South Coast, Iceland

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Búðafoss is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0164°N, 20.2728°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.8 km from Route 32
Nearest town: Árnes — 3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 82 km in a straight line
What else is close: 53 mapped places within 20 km

Búðafoss weather and conditions

At Búðafoss in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 40 m (sunrise 06:01, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 04:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Búðafoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

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

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

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

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

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

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

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How do I get to Búðafoss?

Búðafoss is in South Coast. 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 Búðafoss?

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 Búðafoss 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 Búðafoss?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Hestafoss

3.3 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Krókadælarflúð

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Árnesflúðir

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Rauðifoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

3.2 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Brúarpotturinn

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hrunamannahreppur

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hrunalaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Árnesi

3 km·~4 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Árnes

3.1 km·~4 min drive

The camp site in Árnes is in a beautiful landscape close to the river Kálfá. It is a…

#3.Álfaskeið

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldvæðið í Brautarholti

12 km·~15 min drive

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

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F261 Emstruleið

17 km·~20 min drive

The easier back door to Þórsmörk

1 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

13 km·~16 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

30 km·~36 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

32 km·~38 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

3 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Landvegamót

19 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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