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Borgarnes
West Iceland · 65°N

Borgarnes

A town on a scenic fjord crossing, home to the Settlement Centre and saga history.
Distance from Reykjavík
75 km
Drive Time from Reykjavík
~1 h
Nearest airport
Keflavík (KEF)
Population
2000
Best time to visit

Year-round hub for West Iceland; summer for Borgarfjörður waterfalls and lava caves.

Distance from Reykjavík
75 km
Drive Time from Reykjavík
~1 h
Nearest airport
Keflavík (KEF)
Population
2000
Best time to visit

Year-round hub for West Iceland; summer for Borgarfjörður waterfalls and lava caves.

A town on a scenic fjord crossing, home to the Settlement Centre and saga history.

Borgarnes stretches along a slender promontory in Borgarfjörður, its bridge and fjord crossing among the most scenic on the west coast. Steeped in saga history, it was home to Egill Skallagrímsson, one of the great figures of Icelandic literature.

The Settlement Centre brings the sagas and Iceland’s founding to life, while the riverside paths and quirky Bjössaróló playground make it family-friendly. It’s the gateway to Borgarfjörður’s waterfalls, hot springs and lava caves.

Known/Famous for
The Settlement Centre & Egils sagaBorgarfjörður regionRiverside settingGateway to West IcelandBjössaróló playground
7-day forecast

Weather in Borgarnes

Today
12 Aug
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19° / 12°
Do
13 Aug
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17° / 11°
Vr
14 Aug
13° /
Zat
15 Aug
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14° /
Sun
16 Aug
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15° /
Ma
17 Aug
16° /
Di
18 Aug
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15° /
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Borgarnes

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Where you'll be

What to do

  • The Settlement Centre (saga exhibitions)
  • Riverside walks & Brákarey
  • Bjössaróló handmade playground
  • Local pool and cafés
Other things to do

Where to go nearby

  • Deildartunguhver warmwaterbron
  • Hraunfossar & Barnafoss
  • Reykholt
  • Snæfellsnes peninsula

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