Waterfall · East Iceland

Búðareyrarfoss

Búðareyrarfoss, Iceland
Photo: AleWi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Búðareyrarfoss is 589 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 6 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Búðareyrarfoss is Seyðisfjörður.
  • Búðareyrarfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.
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The facts

Búðareyrarfoss: The facts
Nearest townSeyðisfjörður
From Reykjavík589 km by road, about 9 h 6 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates65.2626° N, 13.9818° W

Getting there

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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.

Questions people ask

What is Búðareyrarfoss?

Búðareyrarfoss is a waterfall in East Iceland.

Where is Búðareyrarfoss?

Búðareyrarfoss is at 65.2626° N, 13.9818° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Gufufoss, a waterfall about 4.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Búðareyrarfoss from Reykjavík?

Búðareyrarfoss is 589 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 6 min by car.

How do I get to Búðareyrarfoss?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Búðareyrarfoss, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður.

Does it cost anything to visit Búðareyrarfoss?

We have not verified a fee for Búðareyrarfoss. 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.

Where can you swim near Búðareyrarfoss?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 42 minutes' drive from Búðareyrarfoss. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.

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  • Vök Baths42 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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Sources

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