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Búrfell

South Coast, IcelandDormant669 m

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Búrfell

South Coast, IcelandDormant669 m

About

Búrfell is a 669 m (2,195 ft) basalt tuya located in Iceland. It is situated in the south of the country along the western boundary of the Þjórsárdalur valley.

The landscape around volcanic areas looks stark. Black rock, steam vents, the smell of sulfur. Another planet.

The terrain can be sharp and uneven. Good hiking boots aren't optional, they're essential.

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Map of Búrfell

Búrfell is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0869°N, 19.8278°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 669 m above sea level
Off the main road: 3.4 km from Route 26
Nearest town: Árnes — 21.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 103 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

Búrfell weather and conditions

At Búrfell in South Coast, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Búrfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Búrfell — photo by TenOfAllTrades · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: TenOfAllTrades · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Is it safe to visit Búrfell?

Búrfell 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?

Búrfell is in South Coast. 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?

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?

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.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Hekla13 km
2Rauðaskál14 km
3Hreppar18 km
4Laufafell30 km
5Brennisteinsalda35 km

Waterfalls

#1.Tröllkonuhlaup

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#2.Hjálparfoss

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Hjálparfoss is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava…

#3.Þjófafoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Þjófafoss is located on the river Þjórsá on the east side of the Merkurhraun lava fields…

#4.Rangárbotnar

4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

8.3 km·~10 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hrunalaug

21 km·~26 min drive

Small natural spring near Flúðir. Less crowded than Secret Lagoon. On private land -…

#4.Brúarpotturinn

22 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Rjúpnavellir

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Campfires…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Þjórsárdal – Sandártunga

6.3 km·~8 min drive

The campsite is divided into several clearings, surrounded by trees, and renowned for its…

#3.Sandártunga

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Weather…

#4.Áfangagil

12 km·~15 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

F-Roads

#1.F335 Hagavatnsvegur

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Road to a glacier lake with a hidden waterfall

#2.F337 Hlöðuvallavegur

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Circles a mountain through a boulder field

#3.F338 Skjaldbreiðarvegur

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Power line road across a shield volcano

#4.F333 Haukadalsvegur

12 km·~15 min drive

Starts at Geysir

4 f-roads near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

24 km·~29 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

42 km·~51 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúðin

46 km·~55 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Árnes

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Flúðir

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

29 km·~35 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Brautarhóll

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · TenOfAllTrades · 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