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64.1208°N, 21.6287°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 176 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 431 (Hafravatnsvegur)
Off the main road- 4.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Mosfellsbær — 6.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 15 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,123 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Búrfell
Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tourfrom 2.990 ISK · 1 h
Midnight Sun - Viking way ATV Adventure with transfer from Reykjavikfrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h
Superview - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventuresfrom 23.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Viking Horses Sleipnir Evening Tourfrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 45 min
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBúrfell weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 1°C5 m/sgusts 89 h 51 mdaylight · 08:16 – 18:07
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1
Reykjaborg2 km - 2Lali2 km
- 3Þverfell3 km
- 4Hádegisfell3 km
- 5Torfdalshryggur4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær4 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur5 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær6 km
Fuel
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Mosfellsbær6 km · 279.8 kr/L - 2
Bjarkarholt6 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Kirkjustétt6 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Búrfell?
Búrfell is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Búrfell without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Búrfell?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Búrfell?
Búrfell is 176 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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