Vikrar

Vikrar is a lava area in , and has an elevation of 147 metres. Vikrar is situated nearby to the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hjálparfoss and Búrfell hydroelectric power station.

Waterfall
Photo: Bromr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is one of several waterfalls in the south of Iceland situated in the lava fields north of the stratovolcano near the point where the rivers Fossá and join.

Industrial building
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Búrfell hydroelectric power plant is a run-of-river hydroelectric power plant located in the in southwest . It is operated by Landsvirkjun. is situated 3½ km southeast of Vikrar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Þjórsárdalur.

Locality
Photo: Sergei Gussev, CC BY 2.0.
is a valley in Árnessýsla county in that lies between the mountain , alongside the river to the east and the mountain Skriðufell to the west.

Vikrar

Latitude
64.11839° or 64° 7′ 6″ north
Longitude
-19.89859° or 19° 53′ 55″ west
Elevation
147 metres (482 feet)
Open location code
9CP24492+9H
Geo­Names ID
2625240
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Dímon and Þjórsárdalur.

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