Brúarfoss
A small waterfall famed for the striking blue of its glacial meltwater. The river gathers through crevices in colors that look like the 'Blue Iceland' postcards.
Brúarfoss lies on the Brúará river. Its drop is modest, but the water has a rare gemstone blue, and the crevice-shaped riverbed channels the flow from all sides into a deep central pool. It used to require a walk of roughly 3.5 km from the main road. A paid car park has now been opened nearby, a few minutes' walk away, or you can hike there along the river. It lies beside Route 37 between Þingvellir and Geysir. Admission is free, but please do not climb over the railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Efstidalur Farm
- Friðheimar
- Skálholt
- Faxi Waterfall
- Laugarvatn Fontana
- Geysir Geothermal Area (Strokkur)
- Secret Lagoon (Gamla laugin)
- Hrunalaug Hot Spring