🚏 Bus Stop

Brekkubær

Brekkubær is served by 3 routes: 5, 16, 105. Route 5 runs on weekdays roughly every 10 minutes, with the first bus at 00:07 and the last at 23:37. Weekend departures begin at 00:07.

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Region
Árbær
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Stop Type
City Stop — Junction
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Stop ID
90000402
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
00 07 07 07
05 - - -
06 - - -
07 04 14 24 34 44 54 - -
08 04 14 24 34 44 54 07 37 -
09 06 21 36 53 07 37 -
10 08 23 38 53 07 37 07 37
11 08 23 38 53 07 37 07 37
12 08 23 38 53 07 37 07 37
13 08 23 38 53 07 37 07 37
14 08 18 28 38 48 58 07 37 07 37
15 08 18 28 38 48 58 07 37 07 37
16 08 18 28 38 48 58 07 37 07 37
17 08 18 28 38 48 58 07 37 07 37
18 06 18 28 36 07 37 07 37
19 08 37 07 37 07 37
20 07 37 07 37 07 37
21 07 37 07 37 07 37
22 07 37 07 37 07 37
23 07 37 07 37 07 37

🚌 Routes Served

3 routes at this stop — city bus services

5
BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:30 daily

💡 Route 5 passes near Perlan — the glass-domed observation deck with panoramic views over Reykjavík.

Stop 22 of 41 on this route.
← Previous stop: Árbæjarskóli
Next stop: Fylkisvegur →
16
Skúlagata -> Hádegismóar
City route
Frequency: 30 min peak / 60 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:45–19:00 weekdays

💡 Route 16 mainly serves the Árbær business district — limited weekend service, so plan ahead.

Stop 28 of 32 on this route.
← Previous stop: Árbæjarskóli
Next stop: Fylkisvegur →
105
Lækjartorg B -> Norðlingaholt
Night route
Frequency: 3 departures: 01:29, 02:29, 03:29 · Operating hours: Friday & Saturday nights only

💡 Night Route 105 takes you to the Norðlingaholt suburb in eastern Reykjavík.

Stop 22 of 31 on this route.
← Previous stop: Árbæjarskóli
Next stop: Fylkisvegur →

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🏔️ About This Location

Árbær

Árbær is a residential suburb built from the 1970s onward around the Elliðaár river, home to the open-air Árbæjarsafn museum, which preserves historic Reykjavík buildings relocated from the old town centre.

📍 toward the north of Árbær.

  • Árbæjarsafn open-air museum
  • Elliðaárdalur nature reserve
  • Family-friendly suburb
  • Riverside walking paths
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Local Tip

Árbæjarsafn is an open-air museum of old Reykjavík houses — a good stop if you're interested in the city's history away from the downtown crowds.

Museum Nature Family-Friendly Residential

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Árbæjarsafn Open-Air Museum 2 km away (air distance)

Allow two hours to wander at your own pace, and note that opening hours and guided tours vary by season. In summer, costumed staff demonstrate crafts and farm tasks, and the café serves traditional pastries. Because most of the visit is outdoors, wear weatherproof clothing, and children usually enjoy the animals and open space.

Laugardalur Valley 5 km away (air distance)

The name means "valley of the hot springs", because natural hot water bubbled out of the ground here. Reykjavík's women once carried their laundry to the springs to wash it, and the site was an important part of daily life until the early 20th century. Today the valley is the city's main sports and leisure district.

Sky Lagoon 6 km away (air distance)

It's best to book ahead, particularly for evening and summer slots, and you should plan on two to three hours. The lagoon is a short drive or bus ride from central Reykjavík, which makes it a convenient alternative to the Blue Lagoon, especially if you are not heading toward the airport. Sunset sessions are especially atmospheric.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Brekkubær?

It is served by 3 routes: 5 (BSÍ -> Norðlingaholt), 16 (Skúlagata -> Hádegismóar), 105 (Lækjartorg B -> Norðlingaholt).

What time is the first and last bus at Brekkubær?

On Route 5, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 00:07, and the last is at 23:37. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Brekkubær a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop — junction, located in Árbær.

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