Vífilsfell

#101 among destinations in Iceland

Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano

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Vífilsfell is a hyaloclastite ridge in southwestern Iceland. It is 655 m high and located west of Jósepsdalur valley on the volcanic plateau of Hellisheiði. It forms the northernmost offset of the Bláfjöll mountain massif and is situated on top of the fissure system of Brennisteinsfjöll. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2149 ftCoordinates: 64°1'60"N, 21°32'60"W

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SuðurlandIceland

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

Nearby attractions include: Thrihnukagigur, Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant.

5.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Thrihnukagigur
131 min walk • Þríhnúkagígur is a dormant volcano in the volcanic system of Brennisteinsfjöll near Reykjavík, Iceland. Covering a 3,270 square metres area and a depth of 213 meters, it has not erupted in the past 4000 years. It was discovered in 1974 by cave explorer Árni B Stefánsson, and opened for tourism in 2012.
4.5 miE
Hot springs, Visitor center, Museum
Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant
116 min walk • The Hellisheiði Power Station is the third-largest geothermal power station in the world. The facility is located in Hengill, southwest Iceland, 11 km from the Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station. The plant has a capacity of 303 MW of electricity and 133 MWth of hot water for Reykjavik's district heating.