Mountain · Westfjords

Bolafjall

mountain in Iceland

Bolafjall, Iceland
Photo: Salvör Gissurardóttir · CC BY 2.5

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

  • Bolafjall is 436 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 34 min by car.
  • Bolafjall rises to 638 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Bolafjall is Bolungarvík.
  • Bolafjall is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
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The facts

Bolafjall: The facts
Elevation638 m
Nearest townBolungarvík
From Reykjavík436 km by road, about 6 h 34 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates66.1780° N, 23.3381° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.

Questions people ask

What is Bolafjall?

Bolafjall is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 638 metres above sea level.

Where is Bolafjall?

Bolafjall is at 66.1780° N, 23.3381° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Tunguhorn, a mountain about 3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Bolafjall from Reykjavík?

Bolafjall is 436 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 34 min by car.

How do I get to Bolafjall?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bolafjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.

Does it cost anything to visit Bolafjall?

We have not verified a fee for Bolafjall. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.

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Sources

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