Volcano · The Highlands

Bárðarbunga

stratovolcano in Iceland

Bárðarbunga, Iceland
Photo: Unknown author · Public domain

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Quick facts

  • Bárðarbunga is 293 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 42 min by car. The nearest road is about 20 km away.
  • Bárðarbunga rises to 2,010 metres above sea level.
  • Bárðarbunga is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Bárðarbunga: The facts
Elevation2,010 m
From Reykjavík293 km by road, about 4 h 42 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates64.6408° N, 17.5278° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

The nearest road is about 20 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Bárðarbunga?

Bárðarbunga is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 2,010 metres above sea level.

Where is Bárðarbunga?

Bárðarbunga is at 64.6408° N, 17.5278° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Rjúpnabrekkujökull, a glacier about 6.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Bárðarbunga from Reykjavík?

Bárðarbunga is 293 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 42 min by car. The nearest road is about 20 km away.

How do I get to Bárðarbunga?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bárðarbunga, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Bárðarbunga?

We have not verified a fee for Bárðarbunga. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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