Cave · South Iceland
Búri
cave
Quick facts
- Búri is 50 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- The nearest town to Búri is Hveragerði.
- Búri is a cave in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 50 km by road, about 49 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9142° N, 21.4845° 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 2 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 Búri?
Búri is a cave in South Iceland.
Where is Búri?
Búri is at 63.9142° N, 21.4845° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Árnahellir, a cave about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Búri from Reykjavík?
Búri is 50 km from Reykjavík by road, about 49 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Búri?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Búri, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Búri?
We have not verified a fee for Búri. 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 Búri?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 30 minutes' drive from Búri. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (39 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (42 min).
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Soak here afterwards
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- 48 min driveper visit with LifePass
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On the way back
- 61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
