Bolafjall is a mountain plateau near the town of Bolungarvík, and stands at an elevation of approximately 638 metres above sea level. While it is not one of the highest peaks in Iceland, it offers impressive panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, second to none in the Westfjords. On a clear day, you can see across the fjord Djúpið and feast your eyes upon the dramatic Hornstrandir Peninsula. In the year 2022, an outstanding viewing platform of steel was built on the cliff of Bolafjall, providing unparallel views of the surrounding landscape and the harsh nature around. 250 metres further lies an old radar station, one of four in Iceland, built by the US Army in 1992 and now controlled by the Icelandic Coast Guard.
Bolafjall
Westfjords, Iceland
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Climate
The weather in the Westfjords is highly variable and very unpredictable. Winters are frigid and snowy, with temperatures frequently falling below freezing, whereas summers are moderately cool, with average temperatures between 10-15°C (50-59°F). Coastal regions are prone to powerful winds and fog, and rainfall is common throughout the year. The region's fjords, mountains, and coastal cliffs can amplify weather patterns, making Westfjords a place where, within a brief period of time, one can experience everything from calm, sunny days to stormy, foggy conditions.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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The road leading up to the plateau is extremely scary, and winds up in a steep incline. On the top, however, it is easy to use 6-wheelers or your vehicle to drive to a desired viewing point. The road to the plateau is only open from June to early September.
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Basecamp and facilities
There is a medium parking lot just by the viewing platform. 250 meters away is the radar station with two more parking lots. There are no facilities at this location, but Bolungarvík municipality is planning on building a service centre and a museum in near future on top of the mountain.
Risk factors
The mountain is extremely steep and the cliffs nearly perfectly vertical. The mountain is notoriously windy. The road to this location is a gravel road, narrow and extremely steep winding up a steep hill.
Visitors
This location is a popular tourist place. With the right permit, you can close this location off if needed.
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