A saga town on a fjord, the crossroads of the west.
Borgarnes stretches along a spit into Borgarfjordur and sits at the natural crossroads of West Iceland, steeped in the Saga of Egil and ringed by farms and waterfalls.
Its Settlement Centre brings the sagas to life, and the town makes an ideal base for Reykholt, Hraunfossar and the road to Snaefellsnes.
West Iceland begins about an hour north of Reykjavik along the ring road, an easy self drive that opens up Borgarfjordur and the bays beyond.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Two vivid exhibitions on Iceland's settlement and the Saga of Egil.
Waterside paths and views across Borgarfjordur.
A handy hub for Reykholt, waterfalls and Snaefellsnes.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Borgarnes is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is on Borgarfjordur in West Iceland, about an hour north of Reykjavik.
Borgarnes is known for the Settlement Centre museum, its Saga of Egil heritage, scenic fjord setting and its role as the gateway to the wider west.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day to 1 day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.