Borgarnes
A Ring Road town on a peninsula in Borgarfjörður, with a seaside church, a Saga heritage trail and fuel stops, and a transit hub for road trips in western Iceland.
Borgarnes sits on a long, narrow rocky peninsula on the east bank of Borgarfjörður. With a population of about 2,000, it is the service center of western Iceland. The Ring Road passes the edge of town, and gas stations, supermarkets and restaurants are all here, making it a good supply stop for exploring Borgarfjörður and the Snæfellsnes peninsula. You can climb a small hill for sea views of Borgarneskirkja church, and follow the Saga Trail to sites connected with Egil's Saga, such as the burial mound park of Egil's father, Skallagrímur, and Brákarey island. Outside town, Borg á Mýrum is the site of Egil's family farm. The outdoor geothermal swimming pool is popular with local families.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Settlement Center, Borgarnes
- Deildartunguhver
- Glanni Waterfall & Paradísarlaut
- Grábrók Crater
- Krauma Geothermal Baths
- Snorrastofa & Snorralaug, Reykholt
- Hraunfossar
- Barnafoss