Volcano · South Iceland
Búrfell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Búrfell is 126 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
- Búrfell rises to 669 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Búrfell is Hella.
- Búrfell is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 669 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 126 km by road, about 1 h 58 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0869° N, 19.8278° W |
Getting there
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.
The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Búrfell?
Búrfell is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 669 metres above sea level.
Where is Búrfell?
Búrfell is at 64.0869° N, 19.8278° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Sámsstaðamúli, a mountain about 2.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Búrfell from Reykjavík?
Búrfell is 126 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.5 km away.
How do I get to Búrfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Búrfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Búrfell?
We have not verified a fee for Búrfell. 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.
Where can you swim near Búrfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 64 minutes' drive from Búrfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (108 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (111 min).
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On the way back
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 108 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 114 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 117 min driveper visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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