Bolafjall

Rising 638 meters above sea level, Bolafjall mountain features a flat plateau at its summit with expansive views across Ísafjarðardjúp and the surrounding fjords.

The construction of the road to Bolafjall's summit in 1986 preceded the establishment of a radar station in 1992, which continues to serve Iceland's air defense system.

The mountain represents the convergence of military infrastructure and public recreation, with locals and travelers gathering at its summit observation platform.

Vehicle access to Bolafjall remains restricted to July and August due to weather conditions, requiring visitors to plan their trips during these summer months.

From the 2022 observation deck at Bolafjall's summit, visitors can see across the North Atlantic Ocean, sometimes reaching as far as Greenland on clear days.

Location: Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

Elevation above the sea: 638 m

GPS coordinates: 66.17837,-23.33159

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01