Búrfell

#136 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Búrfell is a 669 m basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1575 ftCoordinates: 64°5'13"N, 19°49'40"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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Búrfell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gjáin, Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, Hjálparfoss, Þjórsárdalur.

5.1 miNE
Geologic formation, Valley, Park
Gjáin
131 min walk • Like the Háifoss, the small valley Gjáin with its small waterfalls, ponds, and volcanic structures is situated in the south of Iceland. It is to be found at about half an hour walking distance from the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng. The volcano Hekla can be seen from the site.
2.3 miN
Museum, History museum
Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng
59 min walk • Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng is a reconstructed viking-era farmstead in Iceland, located in the Þjórsárdalur valley near road 32 in Árnessýsla county.
2.1 miN
Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
Hjálparfoss
54 min walk • Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava fields north of the stratovolcano Hekla near the point where the rivers Fossá and Þjórsá join.
2.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Þjórsárdalur
69 min walk • Þjórsárdalur is a valley in Árnessýsla county in Iceland that lies between mount Búrfell alongside the river Þjórsá to the east and mount Skriðufell to the west.