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Barnafoss

West Iceland10 m drop77 km from Reykjavík

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Barnafoss is a 10-meter waterfall on the Hvítá river in West Iceland.

Barnafoss, also known as Bjarnafoss, is a waterfall in Western Iceland on the river Hvítá in Borgarfjörður, about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from Reykjavík. Located directly upstream from Hraunfossar, the two waterfalls flow out of the Hallmundarhraun lava field.

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64.7018°N, 20.9737°W · West Iceland

Tours that include Barnafoss

Silver Circle Day Tour: Lava Cave, Waterfalls & Icelandic Horsesfrom 27.900 ISK · 10 hInto the Glacier & Silver Circlefrom 38.990 ISK · 10 hInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hHusafell Canyon Bathsfrom 10.900 ISK · 1 h 45 minInto The Glacier - With Snowmobiling From Húsafellfrom 36.900 ISK · 4 h 30 minATV Quad Adventure in Húsafell: Rivers & Mountain Viewsfrom 17.990 ISK · 1 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hCave Explorerfrom 9.000 ISK · 1 h 30 minKrauma nature baths - Admission feefrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h
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ToursIn season nowInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hSnowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 hSouth Coast & Sky Lagoon Sér Pass Tourfrom 32.590 ISK · 13 hAll 1,631 toursBy activity and region

Barnafoss weather and conditions

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0°Covercast · feels -4°C2 m/sgusts 58 h 40 mdaylight · 08:48 – 17:28
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

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Barnafoss — photo by Visit West IcelandPhoto: Visit West Iceland / west.is
Barnafoss — photo by Visit West IcelandPhoto: Visit West Iceland / west.is
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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hraunfossar< 1 km
  2. 2Kálfafoss1 km
  3. 3Langifoss2 km
  4. 4Giljafoss6 km
  5. 5Lambárfoss10 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð5 km
  2. 2Selgil7 km
  3. 3Englandshverir11 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Húsafell5 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Reykholt15 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Hreðavatnsskáli28 km · 303.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Hyrnan48 km
  2. 2Ljómalind48 km
  3. 3Bónus48 km
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Tours

  1. Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.587 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
  2. From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours
  3. Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
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How do I get to Barnafoss?
Barnafoss is located in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Barnafoss 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 Barnafoss?
Barnafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams