Þorbjörn (mountain)

Þorbjörn
Þorbjörn
Highest point
Elevation243 m (797 ft)(Íslandshandbókin. Náttúra, saga of sérkenni. Reykjavík 1989, p. 65)
Coordinates63°51′54″N 22°26′12″W / 63.86500°N 22.43667°W / 63.86500; -22.43667Visit Reykjavík. Official Website.
Naming
English translationBear of Thor
Language of nameIcelandic
Geography
Þorbjörn
Geology
Rock agePleistocene
Mountain typeTuya
Last eruptionPleistocene
Climbing
Easiest routejeep track

Þorbjörn (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈθɔrˌpjœ(r)tn̥]) is a 243 m high volcanic mountain next to the town of Grindavík (Gullbringusýsla) on Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland. Blue Lagoon can be easily seen from the summit.