Clear water seeping out of a lava field in a thousand threads.
Hraunfossar is one of Iceland's loveliest waterfalls, where countless clear streams seep from beneath a lava field and slide into the river over a long, low run.
A few steps upstream, Barnafoss churns through a narrow rocky gap, an easy and beautiful pairing in the green west.
West Iceland begins about an hour north of Reykjavik along the ring road, an easy self drive that opens up Borgarfjordur and the bays beyond.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Threads of clear water trickling from the lava into a blue river.
A narrow, churning rapid through carved rock just upstream.
Short, flat viewing paths suitable for everyone.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss is in West Iceland, Iceland. They are in the Borgarfjordur valley of West Iceland near Husafell.
Hraunfossar and Barnafoss are known for water emerging from a lava field, turquoise river colours, easy viewing platforms and a peaceful countryside setting.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 hour here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.