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Peaks and Mines

4.6/5 Isafjordur from Wakeboarding Iceland
  • Duration4 hours
  • Max Travelers8 people
  • Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
  • Category4WD Tours, Adventure Tours

Overview

Bolafjall Sky Walk and Syðridalur Mine. This tour offers a mix of natural beauty, history and a touch of adventure in a small or private group.
You’ll experience Bolafjall sky walk, enjoy the views of steep cliffs and endless North Atlantic Ocean with Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the far distance. Also, you will have a chance to learn about NATO’s monitoring infrastructure located on the mountain. After walking into the sky, we will head for a short hike to explore the old and abandoned lignite mine in Syðridalur. Hiking at a moderate pace to the mines gives us enough time to visit the Ósvör Maritime Museum as well.
Syðridalur in Bolungarvík is known for an old lignite mine which is situated in the valley. It was mined from the mine in the years of 1917 until 1921 or while and after the first World War. To get into the mine you almost have to crawl, but once you’re in the ceiling gets higher and you can stand upright. Scenic walk up to the mine takes around 25 min on a marked trail.

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What's included

  • Private transportation

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Flash lights for mine exploration.

What's Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary

  • You'll experience Bolafjall sky walk, enjoy the views of steep cliffs and endless North Atlantic Ocean with Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the far distance. Also, you will have a chance to learn about a key piece of NATO's monitoring infrastructure located on the mountain. After walking into the sky, we will head for a short hike to explore the old and abandoned lignite mine in Syu00f0ridalur. This tour is perfect for those who appreciate dramatic landscapes and historical curiosities.nnAt 628m, the Bolafjall platform spectacularly overlooks the Dju00fapiu00f0 or Isafju00f6ru00f0ur deep. The long inlet marks the watery borders of inhabited and unpopulated land the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve without a single road. NATO radar station is also situated at the summit of Bolafjall. The station was built by the Americans but is now controlled by the Icelandic coast guard.

  • Syu00f0ridalur in Bolungarvu00edk is known for an old lignite mine which is situated in the valley. Lignite was mined from the mine in the years of 1917 until 1921 or while and after the first World War. The reason why the mining was shut down is because coal from Europe became more accessible after the war. To get into the mine you almost have to crawl, but once you're in the ceiling gets higher and you can stand upright. The walk up to the mine takes around 20-25 minutes on a marked trail.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Enjoy cold water swims? Bring your swimwear and a towelu2014there's a perfect waterfall and river for swimming right by the mines.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% Refund 24 hours or more before the start time
0% Refund Less than 24 hours before the start time

Reviews

4.6/5 12 reviews
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