Búrfell hydroelectric power station

The Búrfell hydroelectric power plant is a run-of-river hydroelectric power plant located in the in southwest . It is operated by Landsvirkjun.
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  • Industrial building
  • …is operated by Landsvirkjun
  • …dates from 1969
  • Description: Hydroelectric power station in Iceland
  • Also known as
    “Búrfell Hydropower Station”
    “Búrfellvirkjun”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hjálparfoss and Búrfell.
Waterfall
is one of several waterfalls in the south…
is a 669 m basalt tuya located in . is situated 3 km south of Búrfell hydroelectric power station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Þjórsárdalur.
is a valley in Árnessýsla county… is situated 3 km west of Búrfell hydroelectric power station.
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Latitude
64.10515° or 64° 6′ 19″ north
Longitude
-19.83354° or 19° 50′ 1″ west
Open location code
9CP24548+3H
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Open­Street­Map feature
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In Other Languages

From Czech to Ukrainian—“Búrfell hydroelectric power station” goes by many names.

South Iceland: Highlights

Learn more about Þingvellir National Park and Vestmannaeyjar.
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