The Bra Fence in Iceland
The Bra Fence in Iceland is one of the South Coast’s strangest and most memorable roadside stops: a wind-battered fence covered in bras, sitting below the Eyjafjöll mountains between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss.
It is funny, unexpected and oddly photogenic. One moment you are driving along Route 1 through one of Iceland’s most dramatic landscapes, and the next you spot a fence that looks like a tiny open-air laundry rebellion against the weather.
The Bra Fence is not a major attraction with a visitor centre or formal facilities. It is a quick roadside curiosity, best visited as a short stop on a South Coast drive. Stop safely, respect the surrounding farmland and enjoy one of Iceland’s more unusual travel stories.
Quick facts about the Bra Fence
- Region: South Iceland
- Location: beside Route 1, between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss
- Nearby places: Holtsós, Steinahellir and Varmahlíð
- Google Maps pin: 63.546000, -19.731944
- Best for: a quick photo stop, quirky road-trip story and unusual South Coast landmark
- Time on site: around 10–20 minutes
- Facilities: no formal visitor facilities on site
- Important: stop only where it is safe and legal, and never block Route 1, gates or farm access
The story behind the Bra Fence
The Bra Fence is exactly what the name suggests: a fence decorated with bras. What makes it memorable is the setting. This is not a polished city art project or a planned tourist attraction. It sits out in the open South Iceland landscape, with mountains behind it and the Ring Road nearby.
The story is part folklore and part road-trip whisper. Local stories suggest the first bras appeared after a party, and over time more travellers began adding to the fence. No one seems to own the full official version, which is probably part of the charm. Iceland has plenty of dramatic sagas, but the Bra Fence is a smaller modern saga with elastic straps, mountain wind and a very unusual guestbook.
Today, it has become a quick stop for curious travellers driving the South Coast. Some stop for photos, some laugh and keep driving, and some simply wonder what on earth they just passed. Either way, it is one of those places people remember because it is so unexpected.
A curious stop between South Coast giants
The Bra Fence is located beside the main Ring Road in South Iceland, between Seljalandsfoss waterfall and Skógafoss waterfall. It is close to Holtsós, the cave Steinahellir and the farm area of Varmahlíð, with the Eyjafjöll mountains rising behind the fence.
This makes it an easy add-on if you are already driving the classic South Coast route. It is not a destination that needs a full hour, but it is a fun little stop between bigger highlights. Think of it as a roadside wink from Iceland: small, strange and impossible not to notice once you know it is there.
How to get to the Bra Fence
The Bra Fence is located beside Route 1 on the South Coast of Iceland, between Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. From Reykjavík, drive east on the Ring Road toward Hvolsvöllur, continue past Seljalandsfoss and follow Route 1 toward Skógar. The fence is in the Holtsós, Steinahellir and Varmahlíð area.
If you are driving from Skógafoss, head west on Route 1 toward Seljalandsfoss and look for the same Holtsós and Steinahellir area. This is a simple roadside stop, not a formal visitor attraction with a large parking area, so approach carefully.
Safety note: do not brake suddenly on Route 1, do not stop in the traffic lane and do not block farm access. If stopping does not feel safe, continue driving and turn around only where it is legal and safe.
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Is the Bra Fence worth stopping for?
Yes, if you are already driving Iceland's South Coast. It is a funny, quick photo stop between Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, not a destination that needs half a day.
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The Bra Fence in Iceland is one of the South Coast's strangest roadside stops: a wind-battered fence covered in bras, set below the Eyjafjoll mountains on Route 1 between Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss.
It is the kind of stop that makes a road trip memorable because it is so unexpected. Take a quick photo, enjoy the absurdity, then carry on to the waterfalls and beaches that make this stretch of Iceland famous.
Quick guide to the Bra Fence
- Region: South Iceland
- Location: beside Route 1, between Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss
- Coordinates: 63.546000, -19.731944
- Time on site: around 10-20 minutes
- Good to know: this is a simple roadside stop with no formal visitor facilities
Continue your South Coast day
The Bra Fence is best as a quick, curious pause between bigger South Coast moments. Choose your next stop before you get back on Route 1.
How to stop safely
The Bra Fence is beside a working road and rural land, not a formal visitor centre. Do not brake suddenly, stop in the traffic lane or block gates and farm access. If it does not feel safe to pull fully off the road, continue and turn around only where it is legal and safe.
Planning a longer self-drive day? Read our guide to driving in Iceland, then continue with the nearby stops above.
Why is there a Bra Fence in Iceland?
The exact origin is part folklore and part road-trip whisper. Local stories suggest bras began appearing after a party and travellers kept adding to the fence. Nobody seems to own one official version, which is part of the charm.
This is not Iceland's biggest attraction. It is a small, strange and surprisingly photogenic roadside story that works because it sits between some of the South Coast's biggest landscapes.
The Bra Fence in South Iceland, set against the dramatic Eyjafjöll mountains.
A quirky roadside landmark where travellers have added bras to the fence over the years.
Golden light, mountain scenery and one of Iceland’s strangest South Coast photo stops.
The famous Bra Fence, also known as Fence of Bras, beside Route 1 in South Iceland.
A closer look at the colourful collection that makes the Bra Fence such an unusual Iceland road-trip stop.