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Borgarfjörður region can be regarded as the setting for most of the Icelandic sagas. The area's landscape, nature, and culture reflect this heritage and bring history to life. Borgarfjörður offers many opportunities for those who want adventurous activities in a true natural paradise. There are untold possibilities for outdoor recreation so that everyone will find something to enjoy.

Interesting places

Deildartunguhver hot spring
Hraunfossar, lava waterfalls in Borgarfjord
Eiríksjökull í Borgarfirdi
Grabrok Crater in Borgarfjord
Glanni Waterfall in Borgarfjord
Bjossarolo - playground
Einkunnir a country park
Brákarey Island Borgarnes
Borg
Vidgelmir Cave in Borgarfjord
Hafnarfjall mountain in Borgarjord
hallmundarhraun lava field in Borgarfjord
Hredavatn, lake in Borgarfjord
Húsafell in Borgarfjordur
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur
Langjokull Glacier in Borgarfjord
Skessuhorn, mountain in Borgarfjord
Troll Park in Borgarfjordur
Reykholt in Borgarfjord
Skallagrimsgardur, public park in Borgarnes
Skorradalur Valley in Borgarfjord
Stálpastaða woods, Skorradalur in Borgarfjord
Troll Waterfalls in Borgarfjord
Baula
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur
Borgarfjardarbrú bridge

Towns

Bifrost Borgarfjord
Bifrost is a university village with a population of 200 but during the winter months 600 - 700 people live there. Bifrost is a direct descendant of the Cooperative School, which was founded in Reykja…
Borgarnes
Borgarnes lies in the middle of West Iceland about 75 km from Reykjavík City Centre.In Borgarnes you can create an unforgettable holiday: breakfast and a beautiful view at Geirabakarí, Relaxing in the…
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur
For centuries Hvanneyri has been a church centre and a small comunity of 250 inhabitants  formed around  agricultural organizations. The main one is the Agricultural University, which traces its roots…
Reykholt in Borgarfjord
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church. Reykholt is most famous for being the home of Iceland's best-known author Snorri Sturluson during…

Activities

Snorrastofa Reykholt
Krauma
Husafell Canyon Baths
Into the glacier
The Cave
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
Trollpark in Fossatún
Borgarnes Museum
Hreppslaug Swimming pool
Borgarnes Swimming pool
Kleppjárnsreykir Swimming pool
Húsafell Geothermal Baths
Snorrastadir
Fjeldstedhestar.is
Hestaland
Glanni Golf Course
Husafell Golf Club
Gufuá
Hallkelsstaðahlíð
Soffia´s Toy Museum
Sturlureykirhorses / Visiting HorseFarm
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
Háafell - Goatfarm
Ullarselið - Wool Centre
Varmaland

Other (2)

Oddsstaðir Oddsstaðir I 311 Borgarnes 864-5713
Steðji Brewery Steðji 311 Borgarnes 896-5001
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