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Barnafoss

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Barnafoss

10 m dropWest Iceland, Iceland

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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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Barnafoss is in West Iceland at 64.7018°N, 20.9737°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Barnafoss weather and conditions

At Barnafoss in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 10:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 39 m (sunrise 06:31, sunset 20:10). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 Barnafoss

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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 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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Waterfalls

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Selgil

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Englandshverir

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Borgarbyggð

13 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Reyðarfellsskógur

1.7 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Húsafell

5 km·~6 min drive

The camping site at Husafell is a top site with lots of features. Close to the site you…

#3.Fljótstunga

8 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Hverinn, Kleppjárnsreykjum

21 km·~25 min drive

The camp site has 80-100 spots for tents, trailers and RV’s. In 60 spots you’ll find…

4 campsites near West Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F570 Jökulshálsvegur

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Mountain road near Snæfellsjökull glacier

1 f-roads near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Hyrnan

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Ljómalind

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

48 km·~58 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

48 km·~58 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

5 km·~6 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykholt

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hreðavatnsskáli

28 km·~34 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Baulan

33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit West Iceland
WikipediaEncyclopedic description · CC BY-SA 4.0
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