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Bakkárfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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Bakkárfoss

West Iceland, Iceland

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

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Driving conditions

Road conditions

Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss

Drive: Good·

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30 min stop

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Cost to visit

Free

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Entry: Free

Parking: Free

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Entry feeFree

ParkingFree

BookingNot needed

Getting thereCar recommended

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

Dacia Duster 4x4

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual

FuelPetrol/diesel

5,355 kr6,300 kr/day

VW Caravelle

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Key Camper Wild Duo

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual

5,304 kr6,240 kr/day

Tours near Bakkárfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Glacier & Golden Circle

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours

PickupReykjavík

ActivitySnowmobile

VehicleSuper Jeep

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Hot Springs

#1.Sturlungalaug

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Hot spring in West Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#2.Landbrotalaug

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

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Wild hot spring. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

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.Hallkelsstaðahlíð

15 km·~18 min drive

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#3.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Stykkishólmur

21 km·~25 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

21 km·~25 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

27 km·~32 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

46 km·~56 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

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

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.Glacier & Golden Circle

10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →

1 tours near West Iceland

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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.

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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

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