Mountain · North Iceland
Búrfell
Quick facts
- Búrfell is 480 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
- Búrfell rises to 955 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Búrfell is Mývatn.
- Búrfell is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 955 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 480 km by road, about 8 h 19 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5515° N, 16.6439° 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 4.8 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 mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 955 metres above sea level.
Where is Búrfell?
Búrfell is at 65.5515° N, 16.6439° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum, a volcano about 483 m away in a straight line.
How far is Búrfell from Reykjavík?
Búrfell is 480 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 19 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 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 Mývatn.
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.
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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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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