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65.5558°N, 16.6450°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 953 m above sea level
Off the main road- 9.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Vogar við Mývatn — 14.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 295 km in a straight line
What else is close- 202 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Askja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 h
Askja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Askja & Herðubreið Super Jeep Tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lofthellir Ice-Cave Exploration - Super Jeep Tourfrom 49.900 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn 1.Hour Snowmobile Safarifrom 29.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBúrfell á Mývatnsöræfum weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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km column = your drive
- 1Gígur8 km
- 2Fremrinámar14 km
- 3
Víti19 km - 4
Leirhnjúkur20 km - 5
Krafla22 km
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Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit12 km - 2
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Grjótagjá13 km - 3Stóragjá Cave14 km
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(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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Is it safe to visit Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum?
Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum is not currently erupting, and the surrounding area is generally safe to visit on marked trails. Volcanic and geothermal ground can still be unstable or hide gas — stay on the path, and check safetravel.is for any local closures before you drive.
How do I get to Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum?
Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.
Can I hike Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum?
It depends on the volcano and current activity. Some Icelandic cones have short marked trails to the rim; others sit under glaciers or in closed areas and cannot be climbed without a guide. Never approach an active eruption unless the official viewing area is open — conditions change fast.
What should I know about volcanic gas near Búrfell á Mývatnsöræfum?
Volcanic and geothermal areas can release sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide, which are toxic in high concentrations and collect in low-lying spots. Stay on marked paths, leave immediately if you smell strong sulphur or feel unwell, and check the Met Office gas forecasts during any eruption.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Hansueli Krapf · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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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