{
  "id": 10723924,
  "title": "In 650 Metern Höhe: 360-Grad-Blick: Neue Aussichtsplattform auf Island eröffnet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/in-650-metern-hohe-360-grad-blick-neue-aussichtsplattform-auf-island",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:23:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/dienstleister/in-650-metern-hoehe-360-grad-blick-neue-aussichtsplattform-auf-island-eroeffnet/100258399.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "A breathtaking new viewpoint platform named \"Baugur Bjólfs\" has opened in East Iceland, offering a panoramic 360-degree view over the Icelandic landscape, a fjord, and the vast North Atlantic Ocean. The circular structure stands an impressive 650 meters high, nestled near the coastal town of Seyðisfjörður.\n\nThe 100-meter-long loop winds around the towering Bjólfur mountain, with parts of it jutting out over a deep chasm. The design of the platform draws inspiration from the silver rings once used as burial gifts by Viking leaders. To reach the sightseeing platform, visitors must navigate a winding route atop the rocky coastline, starting from a parking lot after traveling along a gravel road.\n\nFrom there, the path to the platform is a 15-minute walk through the wilderness. For those arriving by vehicle, it's advised to opt for a four-wheel-drive vehicle due to the challenging terrain. Before embarking on the journey, it's recommended to check the road conditions and weather online via safetravel.is.\n\nThe observatory is fully accessible, barrier-free, and features a continuous bench for sitting. Guests with mobility limitations can conveniently drive straight to the viewpoint.",
  "summary": "Ausblick über dem Abgrund: Die neue Aussichtsplattform „Baugur Bjólfs“ in Ost-Island ist kreisrund und bietet einen Rundumblick über Fjord und Atlantik.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}