Brúarfoss

Tourist attraction · South ·

Brúarfoss

Tourist attraction · South ·

Brilliant blue waters, picturesque waterfall, short walk from parking

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Hlauptunga, 806 Bláskógabyggð, Iceland Get directions

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15 Most Beautiful Waterfall Hikes in the World

"Known as Iceland's bluest waterfall and fed by glacial waters of the Brúará River, Brúarfoss is a picturesque stop on the Golden Circle that is set apart by its icy blue color and relative seclusion—unlike roadside falls, it's only accessible via a 4.1-mile out-and-back trail from the parking lot, so it tends to be less crowded and especially eye-catching in winter." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Brúarfoss

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Dylan Soo

Google

What a beautiful set of glacier water falls streaming down. The Arctic blue of the water contrasting with the white waves makes this picturesque especially with the sun. There is a pay parking lot with a short walk to a bridge. The trail goes beyond but the highlight is at the falls.

Diya Shah

Google

My favourite waterfall in iceland. The colour of the water feels unreal. Its extremely beautiful phenomena. Very different from all the waterfalls i have ever seen. There is just a 5 min walk after parking. Great for a quick pit stop

Kevin Horst

Google

This is a very unique waterfalls in a remote part of the golden circle. While it is not as big and grand as a lot of others in Iceland, the picturesque blue color makes it very unique and quite stunning! There is a small gravel parking lot with a pay meter, and then a short hiking trail takes you back to the bridge that crosses the Falls. Definitely recommend stopping here if you are doing the golden Circle tour.

Kev Zhu

Google

Super blue water makes this a complex and beautiful falls for a quick visit. Easy, paved path down to the bridge and multiple viewpoints to enjoy the falls from. Medium tourist density but no issues at all getting some good photographs.

조문경

Google

I really enjoyed visiting this place. The water was actually blue unlike many other destinations that look amazing on the photos but is different in real life. There are three main photo spots. I recommend that you take the picture on the cliff area where it is not under the bridge as the lighting is not the best. It is a five minute walk from the parking with no bathroom. There are no tickets to enter just a parking fee. But you have to go a gravel road to get here.

Kym Smith

Google

It is a beautiful spot and although crowded on a Saturday afternoon in October we were able to get great views once the groups of people taking 10 minutes to capture just the right shot of a pretty girl in front of the waterfall moved on. I had read that the parking lot was moved and thought we couldn't park near the waterfall. That was incorrect - we did and were glad to do so because when we tried to take the trail to the other waterfalls it was just deep mud. The road to get to the closer waterfall isn't bad as long as everyone plays nice and lets people pass. I am glad we stopped.

Frank Ranu

Google

The most colorful and stunning waterfall in Iceland IMHO. Gets crowded, so try to go at an off time. Much more accessible now that there is a super close parking lot. I was blown away by the color of the blue water and serenity. If you’re going to see only one waterfall in Iceland (which I know you’re not), this would be my choice.

Kob V.

Google

The clear blue water is incredibly beautiful and it's just a short walk from the parking area. Although the waterfall isn't very large, the stunning blue water makes it look amazing. If the weather isn't too windy and cold, it's perfect for standing and admiring the beauty for a long time.