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64.2987°N, 21.2515°W · Reykjavík Area
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Elevation- 604 m above sea level
Off the main road- 7 km from Route 48
Nearest town- Reykjavíkurborg — 25.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 37 km in a straight line
What else is close- 399 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Búrfellsháls
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Day Hike to Grimannsfell: Helgufoss Waterfall and the Literary Legacyfrom 13.418 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Dog Sledding Near Reykjavikfrom 34.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 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 regionBúrfellsháls weather and conditions
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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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- 1Helluhólar2 km
- 2Selfjall4 km
- 3Hlíðar5 km
- 4Stóröxl7 km
- 5Stórhöfði7 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur17 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær21 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit21 km
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Ferstikla21 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Mosfellsbær26 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3
Bjarkarholt26 km · 310.9 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
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How do I get to Búrfellsháls?
Búrfellsháls 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 Búrfellsháls 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 Búrfellsháls?
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 Búrfellsháls?
Búrfellsháls is 604 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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