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Guesthouse Hvítá
Guesthouse Hvítá is nestled in the heart of Borgarfjörður. It is an ideal spot from which to discover all the beautiful nearby attractions.
We offer a wide range of accommodation, from single to family rooms as well as a fully-furnished apartment for those who want more privacy. All family rooms have private bathrooms and modern facilities. Eight rooms have shared bathrooms. Beautiful mountain views in peaceful, tranquil surroundings.
The restaurant at Guesthouse Hvíta is open June, July and August from 18:30 unitl 21.00. During wintertime open upon request for groups.
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Day Tours
Fjeldstedhestar.is
Camping
Guesthouses
Country Hotel Fossatún
Exhibitions
Steðji Brewery
Cottages
Oddsstaðir
Geothermal baths
Swimming Pools
Hreppslaug Swimming pool
Winter adventure
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
Day Tours
Sturlureykirhorses / Visiting HorseFarm
Swimming Pools
Kleppjárnsreykir Swimming pool
Golf Courses
Skrifla Golf Club
Others
- Breiðabólstaður
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 897-9323
Nature
Troll Waterfalls
The Troll Waterfalls of the Grimsa river. There is a clear formation in the form of a troll face in the cliff by the river bank.
Take the troll walk and learn about trolls, folk tales and places that connect to the nature and scenery at Fossatun.
An extraordinary view and good spot to see the Skessuhorn mountain peak. Excellent for witnessing jumping salmon in the summer.
History and Culture
Hvanneyri
One of the men of saga hero Egill Skallagrímsson founded the rich farm of Hvanneyri at the time of settlement.
In today's village you may find the Agricultural University of Iceland which is very engaged in the protection of the environment.
Hvanneyri is also the siege of the Icelandic museum for Agriculture and Ullarselið, a wool shop.
In the springtime and autumn a lot of White-fronted Goose stay around the village, they are under protection in the area.
Nature
Stálpastaða forest
Stálpastaðir, the farm is abandoned but there are many birch-bushes. Haukur Thors gave the land to the Forestry Service in 1951, since when it has been protected and used for the rather successful cultivation of evergreens.
History and Culture
Reykholt
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 the years 1206-1241. An ancient geothermally-heated pool, Snorralaug, is named after him. It is one of the few things preserved whole from Iceland´s medieval period.
Snorrastofa is a cultural centre and institute for research in medieval studies. Snorrastofa offers historical exhibitions and guided tours and lectures. Music recitals are held in the church of Reykholt.
Visit Reykholts website www.snorrastofa.is
There is one hotel in Reykholt see more here.
Nature
Deildartunguhver thermal spring
Deildartunguhver highest flow hot spring in Europe !
Deildartunguhver is Europe's most powerful hot spring. It provides 180 l/sec of 100°C hot water.
Most of the water used for central heating in the towns of Borgarnes and Akranes is taken from Deildartunguhver. The hot water pipeline to Akranes is 64 km long, the longest in Iceland and the water is about 78 - 80 degrees when it reaches Akranes. If you take a shower anywhere within a 65 km radius of the spring, you have already bathed in the hot water from this powerful spring!
For the Children
Troll Walk
The Troll Books and the Troll and Folktale Walks
When the host in Fossatún, Steinar Berg, first arrived Fossatún, he found a rock with the shape of a troll's face by the Troll Waterfalls. This inspired him to write folk stories about trolls. His books have been well received and successful in Iceland. The book Tryggdatröll (The Last Troll) is available in 6 languages apart from Icelandic: English, French, German, Norwegian, Japanese and Spanish. The book is illustrated by Brian Pilkington.
The Troll Walk and the Folktale Walk.
The walks are connected with the books. The Troll walk is a short walk viewing The Troll Waterfalls and the scenery and background of The Last Troll story - and you learn about trolls on the way. The Folktale Walk is a new walk, extension of the Troll Walk, that will be set up in April/May 2018. It is based on the Trunt, Trunt book and you learn about folktales and locations in the West Region of Iceland. In addition you enjoy a wonderful panorama view of the Borgarfjördur area and mountain circle.
Winter adventure
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
Crafts & Design
Ullarselið - Wool Centre
Exhibitions
Steðji Brewery
Tourist Information Centres
Snorrastofa Reykholt
Restaurants
Rock´n´ Troll Café
Geothermal baths
Guesthouses
Country Hotel Fossatún
Hotels
Fosshotel Reykholt
Day Tours
Sturlureykirhorses / Visiting HorseFarm
Others
- Reykholt
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 435-0050
- Grímsstaðir 2
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 435-1191, 862-0191
- Norðtunga 3
- 311 Borgarnes
- 566-7414
- Flókadalur
- 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði
- 696-1544, 435-1565