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Breiðholtsfoss

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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WaterfallReykjavík Area

Breiðholtsfoss

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Breiðholtsfoss is a waterfall on the Elliðaár river in the Reykjavík area of Iceland.

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Breiðholtsfoss is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1090°N, 21.7976°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Breiðholtsfoss weather and conditions

At Breiðholtsfoss in Reykjavik, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 23:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 23:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Breiðholtsfoss

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Breiðholtsfoss is located in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Breiðholtsfoss 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 Breiðholtsfoss?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

1.5 km·~2 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

400 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Breiðholt

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarvogur

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Camper Resort Reykjavík

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Reykjavík

5.6 km·~7 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#4.Hafnarfjörður

9 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

800 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

900 m

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Iceland

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Mini Market

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Hraunbær

1000 m

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Norðlingaholt

1.3 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vesturlandsvegur

1.7 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurfell

1.8 km·~2 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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