Búrfell

The basalt tuya Búrfell rises to an elevation of 669 meters along the western boundary of Þjórsárdalur valley, with steep sides and a flat top.

The 1918 proposal by Fossafélagið Títan to construct a large hydroelectric plant at Búrfell remained unrealized until the Búrfellsvirkjun station began operations in 1972.

The Viking farm museum Þjóðveldisbær, featuring a traditional longhouse, stands at the base of Búrfell, presenting regional agricultural heritage.

Visitors must park their vehicles at the power station before proceeding on foot to reach the summit, as civilian vehicles are not permitted on the mountain road.

The mountain formed when lava erupted through glacial ice, creating a distinct geological structure that occurs only in regions combining active volcanism with glacial coverage.

Location: Þjórsárdalur

Elevation above the sea: 669 m

GPS coordinates: 64.07965,-19.81786

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:53