Mountain · West Iceland

Búlandshöfði

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Búlandshöfði, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf  This file was uploaded with Commonist. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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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

  • Búlandshöfði is 189 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 50 min by car.
  • Búlandshöfði rises to 326 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Búlandshöfði is Grundarfjörður.
  • Búlandshöfði is a mountain in West Iceland.
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The facts

Búlandshöfði: The facts
Elevation326 m
Nearest townGrundarfjörður
From Reykjavík189 km by road, about 2 h 50 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.9404° N, 23.4761° W

Getting there

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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 Búlandshöfði?

Búlandshöfði is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 326 metres above sea level.

Where is Búlandshöfði?

Búlandshöfði is at 64.9404° N, 23.4761° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Kirkjufell, a mountain about 7.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Búlandshöfði from Reykjavík?

Búlandshöfði is 189 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 50 min by car.

How do I get to Búlandshöfði?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Búlandshöfði?

We have not verified a fee for Búlandshöfði. 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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