Iceland Bruarfoss Waterfall
Bright blue water with many small falls over black rocks. Beautifully tucked away in between some trees and bushes. There were a few people there but not many.
Photography Tips
The bridge is probably the best viewpoint, but you can also go down to the river on both sides of the fall to find a good angle you like.
If you want to take a long exposure on the bridge, make sure you let people know not to walk on the bridge since it's a little bouncy and it will ruin your image.
If you want to take a long exposure on the bridge, make sure you let people know not to walk on the bridge since it's a little bouncy and it will ruin your image.
Travel Information
Parking must now be done on the main road (dedicated parking area). From there, it is quite a hike through some muddy areas (do not try it with your white sneakers ;) ). The hike goes along the river, where some nice rapids and white-water sections are found.
Update as of Oct. 2023:
There is another parking spot on the right side of the river. When you are coming from road 355, turn left onto the 37. After about 1km, a sign shows the direction to Bruarfoss on the right. From there, it is a 3km gravel road to the parking lot (it comes with a fee). There, you only have to hike about 500m to the waterfall.
Update as of Oct. 2023:
There is another parking spot on the right side of the river. When you are coming from road 355, turn left onto the 37. After about 1km, a sign shows the direction to Bruarfoss on the right. From there, it is a 3km gravel road to the parking lot (it comes with a fee). There, you only have to hike about 500m to the waterfall.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset
11:14 - 15:27
| current local time: 15:00
Photo Themes
River
water
Waterfall
waterfalls
Locations
South Iceland
Bruarfoss
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