Glacier · The Highlands
Brúarjökull
glacier in Iceland
Quick facts
- Brúarjökull is 523 km from Reykjavík by road, about 10 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 9.6 km away.
- Brúarjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 523 km by road, about 10 h 12 min |
|---|---|
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.7167° N, 16.1167° W |
Getting there
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 9.6 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Brúarjökull?
Brúarjökull is a glacier in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Brúarjökull?
Brúarjökull is at 64.7167° N, 16.1167° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Töfrafoss, a waterfall about 17 km away in a straight line.
How far is Brúarjökull from Reykjavík?
Brúarjökull is 523 km from Reykjavík by road, about 10 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 9.6 km away.
How do I get to Brúarjökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Brúarjökull, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Brúarjökull?
We have not verified a fee for Brúarjökull. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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