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Bakkárfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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WaterfallWest Iceland

Bakkárfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Bakkárfoss is a waterfall on the Bakkaá river in West Iceland.

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Bakkárfoss is in West Iceland at 65.0194°N, 22.2977°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Bakkárfoss weather and conditions

At Bakkárfoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:15 (Iceland time): 2°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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 Bakkárfoss

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Bakkárfoss?

Bakkárfoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Bakkárfoss free to visit?

Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.

What is the best time to visit Bakkárfoss?

Bakkárfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Sturlungalaug

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Landbrotalaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

27 km·~32 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn

15 km·~17 min drive

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

21 km·~25 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Lindartunga

22 km·~27 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

21 km·~25 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

27 km·~32 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 297.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Breiðablik

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Búðardalur

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Hreðavatnsskáli

45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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