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397 km from Reykjavík
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Búðarárfoss

East Iceland397 km from Reykjavík

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Búðarárfoss is a waterfall on the Búðará stream in East Iceland.

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65.2630°N, 13.9900°W · East Iceland

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Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 hSeyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hSeyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 hStuðlagil Canyon Hike and Vök Baths - Shore Excursionfrom 49.900 ISK · 7 hViking Wildlife RIB Adventurefrom 35.000 ISK · 2 hPuffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 hStuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 hStuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
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ToursIn season nowSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hSkaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 hNorthern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Búðarárfoss weather and conditions

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1°Covercast · feels -6°C8 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 07:46 – 17:37
In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 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
Reserve −12%
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%

Photos & videos

Búðarárfoss — photo by Joe deSousa · CC0Photo: Joe deSousa · CC0 / Wikimedia Commons
World of Waterfalls: Budararfoss and Seydisfjordur PanoramaWorld of Waterfalls
BudararfossAdam Atkinson
Búðarárfoss #waterfallGamer's Meditation
World of Waterfalls: Budararfoss Post LandslideWorld of Waterfalls
World of Waterfalls: Budararfoss from its StreamWorld of Waterfalls
Heritage Tug LE PUISSANT, Walk to the Budara waterfall #búðarárfoss #easticelandremorqueurLePuissant

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Vestdalsfossar3 km
  2. 2Gufufoss4 km
  3. 3Múlafoss5 km
  4. 4Klifbrekkufossar10 km
  5. 5Fardagafoss15 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir19 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður19 km
  3. 3Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður21 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Seyðisfjörður< 1 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Neskaupstaður18 km · 308.6 kr/L
  3. 3Egilsstaðir19 km · 279.8 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Kjörbúðin< 1 km
  2. 2Bónus19 km
  3. 3Nettó19 km
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Tours

  1. Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
  2. Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours
  3. Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
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How do I get to Búðarárfoss?
Búðarárfoss is located in East Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
Is Búðarárfoss 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 Búðarárfoss?
Búðarárfoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

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All waterfalls51 waterfalls in East Iceland, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams