Búrfell

#216 among destinations in Iceland

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Búrfell and the connected lava channel Búrfellsgjá are famous landmarks of the Reykjanes peninsula, Southwest Iceland. They are part of the Krýsuvík volcanic system. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 64°2'2"N, 21°49'54"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Smáralind, Keilir Golf Club, Hafnarborg, The Living Art Museum.

4.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Smáralind, Reykjavík
125 min walk • Smáralind stands as the largest shopping centre in Iceland, located in the heart of Reykjavík, the nation's bustling capital. This modern temple of retail offers an unparalleled shopping experience, boasting an impressive array of local and international brands...
5.1 miW
Golf, Restaurant, Outdoor activities
Keilir Golf Club, Hafnarfjörður
131 min walk • Keilir Golf Club is a golf club and course located in Hafnarfjördur, Iceland, on the Hvalreyi peninsula. Keilir Golf Club was established in 1967. It was originally developed as a nine-hole course by Magnus Gudmundsson. In 1971, the Swedish golf designer Nils Skjöld expanded the golf course to 12 holes.
4.4 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Hafnarborg, Hafnarfjörður
113 min walk • Hafnarborg, The Hafnarfjördur Centre of Culture and Fine Art, is a public art museum located in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. It was opened in May 1988 but the foundation for the institution was laid in 1983 when Dr.
4.6 miN
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
The Living Art Museum, Reykjavík
119 min walk • The Living Art Museum, nestled in the heart of Reykjavík, Iceland, is a dynamic hub for contemporary art that champions the work of living artists. Established in 1978, this non-profit, artist-run museum stands as a testament to Iceland's vibrant art scene, fostering...
4.7 miNW
Specialty museum, Art museum, Museum
Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art, Garðabær
119 min walk • The Icelandic Museum of Design and Applied Art is a museum of product and furniture design in the town Garðabær, near Reykjavík in Iceland. The collection was started in 1998, but the museum did not open until 2010. It has a permanent exhibition consisting mainly of Scandinavian design objects of the last hundred years.
4.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Rauðhólar, Reykjavík
122 min walk • Rauðhólar may refer to the following volcanic landforms: Rauðhólar, Iceland Rauðhólar...
3.9 miN
Lake with trout, char and salmon fishing
Elliðavatn, Reykjavík
99 min walk • Elliðavatn is a lake in Iceland. It is situated in the area of Reykjavík. Not far from it, there is the well known natural park Heiðmörk with its hiking and biking trails, small forests and lava formations.
5 miN
Tower
Smáratorg Tower, Reykjavík
127 min walk • Smáratorg 3 is an office and retail building in Iceland. It is the tallest building in Iceland, surpassing Hallgrímskirkja in height, and is the fifth tallest architectural structure in the country after the Eiðar longwave transmitter, the masts of Naval Radio Transmitter Facility Grindavik and longwave radio mast Hellissandur.
4.6 miNW
64°4'12"N • 21°57'34"W
Hafnarfjörður Museum, Hafnarfjörður
118 min walk • Library, Museum
4.9 miN
64°6'2"N • 21°52'55"W
Smáratívolí, Reykjavík
124 min walk • Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
4.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Volcano
Thrihnukagigur
120 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.