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The Settlement Center in Borgarnes

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The Settlement Center in Borgarnes

Offering a wealth of information, the Settlement Center provides a wonderful insight into Iceland’s history. It also gives you the chance to put your visit into the context of the country’s past. The exhibitions recreate the fascinating drama of the sagas and the birth of this island nation. They also bring to life one of Iceland’s most important cultural treasures, Egils Saga.


 

  • Handy craft for sale
  • Tourist shop
  • Bar
  • Public lavatory
  • Conference facilities
  • Internet access
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes

The Settlement Center in Borgarnes

Offering a wealth of information, the Settlement Center provides a wonderful insight into Iceland’s history. It also gives you the chance to put your
Borgarnes walking trail

Borgarnes walking trail

While visitors are welcomed by the majestic and 4 million years old Hafnarfjall mountain, at the same time they can admire the imponent Snæfellsjökull
Just Beer Republic

Just Beer Republic

Gastropub · Beer Bar
Borgarnes Museum

Borgarnes Museum

Borgarnes Museum - Community Center, Archives and Library, Borgarnes, Iceland. Summer opening hours (June, July, August):Mondays - Fridays from 10:00
Hotel Borgarnes

Hotel Borgarnes

Hotel Borgarnes is a three-star hotel in a town of 2000 inhabitants, 70 kilometres west of Reykjavík. Every effort is made to provide guests with good
Blómasetrið Guesthouse

Blómasetrið Guesthouse

At Blómasetrið Guesthouse you will find various accommodation options. You can stay in our homestay where warmth and quietness are key. As your "home
Soffia´s Toy Museum

Soffia´s Toy Museum

Soffia´s Toy Museum consists of Óskar Elínar Jóhannesdóttur toy collection and the toy collection formerly found at Iðnó, in addition to toys donated
Englendingavik

Englendingavik

In the old part of Borgarnes town (village) lies a beautiful cove, called "Englendingavík". The name interestingly enough means "The Englishman Cove (
Brákarey Island Borgarnes

Brákarey Island Borgarnes

Brakarey is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The island was named after Egill's nanny and Skalla-Grimur´s slave Thorgerdur brak, after Skalla-Gr
Borgarnes

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 an
Bjossarolo - playground

Bjossarolo - playground

Bjossarolo is a playground for children in Borgarnes, not far from Edduveröld or the Settlement Centre. It was constructed by Bjorn Gudmundsson, a man
Skallagrímsgarður, public park in Borgarnes

Skallagrímsgarður, public park in Borgarnes

In the heart of Borgarnes is Skallagrímsgarður, a small public park which is ideal for a picnic. The park plays an important role in Egil's Saga, as t
Borgarnes swimming pool

Borgarnes swimming pool

In the sports stadium, you will find both an outside and an inside swimming pool, hot tubs, a steam bath which is fed with steam straight from the Dei
Borgarnes Swimming pool

Borgarnes Swimming pool

In the sports stadium, you will find both an outside and an inside swimming pool, hot tubs, a steam bath which is fed with steam straight from the Dei
Geirabakarí Café Konditori

Geirabakarí Café Konditori

Geirabakarí is a bakery located in Borgarnes, only an hour‘s drive from Reykjavík. The bakery offers a variety of cakes and pastries as well as club s
Visit West Iceland

Visit West Iceland

West Iceland Marketing OfficeThe purpose of the West Iceland Marketing Office is to integrate marketing and promotion in West Iceland by conducting th
Hotel Vesturland

Hotel Vesturland

Beautiful hotel located in Borgarnes, West of Iceland. The hotel has a great restaurant, bar, spa and a meeting hall. 
Ljómalind - farmers market

Ljómalind - farmers market

Ljómalind Farmers Market is a fair trade, regional and seasonal co-op. Its aim is to offer a great variety of high quality arts and crafts, it also of
Borgarfjardarbrú bridge

Borgarfjardarbrú bridge

Borgarfjarðarbrú is the second longest bridge in Iceland after Skeiðarárbrú. It crosses Borgarfjörður, linking Borgarnes to Route 1 (the Ring Road) an
Bjarg Borgarnes

Bjarg Borgarnes

Bjarg Borgarnes is small and cosy family-run guesthouse in old farmhouse on the outskirts of Borgarnes town. The old farmhouse which formerly housed s
Hotel Hafnarfjall

Hotel Hafnarfjall

Hotel Hafnarfjall is a country hotel of 16 rooms and 5 bungalows with extraordinary view and a relaxed atmosphere. All rooms have free Wi-Fi.   The ho
Hafnarfjall the Seven peaks

Hafnarfjall the Seven peaks

Hafnarfjall in Hvalfjörd is a popular outdoor spot where walking and running enthusiasts take advantage of it. The mountain offers the possibility of
Borg á Mýrum-Einkunnir hiking trail

Borg á Mýrum-Einkunnir hiking trail

Borg á Mýrum is a church site located west of Borgarnes. The place is, according to Egil Skallagrímsson's story, a settlement ground, but a church has
Borg

Borg

Originally the home of Skalla-Grimur, father of Egill, hero of Egil´s Saga. Its full name means "rock in the marshes". The farmstead was defined by Kv

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Borgarnes Camping ground Granastaðir við Borgarbraut 310 Borgarnes 775-1012
Böðvarsgata 3 Böðvarsgata 3 310 Borgarnes 437-1189
FOK Borgarbraut 57 310 Borgarnes 437-2277
HVÍTÁ travel Þórólfsgata 12 310 Borgarnes 661-7173
Helgugata Guesthouse Helgugata 5 310 Borgarnes 690-5857
Icelands little secret Kveldúlfsgata 22 310 Borgarnes 698-0075
La Colina - Pizzeria Hrafnaklettur 1b 310 Borgarnes 4370110
Michelle Bird Artist - Courage Creativity Sæunnargata 12 310 Borgarnes 612 3933
N1 - Service Station Borgarnesi v / Brúartorg 310 Borgarnes 440-1333
Olís - Service Staion v/Brúartorg 310 Borgarnes 437-1259
Sæmundur Sigmundsson Coach Rental Brákarbraut 20 310 Borgarnes 437-1333
Raufarnes Apartment Rauðanes 2 311 Borgarnes 437-1720
The Grill House Brúartorg 6 311 Borgarnes 534-4302