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Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

One of the heroes of the Settlement Sagas, Egill Skallagrímsson founded the rich farm of Hvanneyri at the time of settlement.

Today the Agricultural University of Iceland, which is very engaged in the protection of the environment, is located in Hvanneyri as well as the Acriculture Museum of Iceland. One can also find the Wool Center in the center of the town and the town's church. 

In the spring and autumn a lot of White-fronted Goose stay around the village, they are under protection in the area as well as other bird species that live in the Area. 

  • N64° 33' 51.333" W21° 45' 59.819"
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  • Postal code:
    311
  • Road number:
    511
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

One of the heroes of the Settlement Sagas, Egill Skallagrímsson founded the rich farm of Hvanneyri at the time of settlement. Today the Agricultural U
Hvanneyri in Borgarfjordur

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 t
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland

The Agricultural Museum of Iceland

The Agricultural Museum of Iceland presents the agricultural heritage and seeks to explain the history of Icelandic agriculture. The museum has an ext
Ullarselið - Wool Centre

Ullarselið - Wool Centre

Ullarselið is a store set up by individuals interested in the utilisation of wool and other natural Icelandic material. The new and old ways of handli
Fjeldstedhestar.is

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Lækjarkot Rooms and Cottages with Kitchen

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