A calm Dales village in saga and Leif Erikson country.
Budardalur is the small service centre of the Dalir region, green farming country woven through the sagas and the birthplace traditions of Leif Erikson.
It is a quiet, friendly stop on the way toward the Westfjords or around Breidafjordur, with saga sites scattered nearby.
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.
A reconstructed Viking longhouse linked to Erik the Red and Leif Erikson.
Green dales rich in medieval saga history.
A handy base between the west and the Westfjords.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Budardalur is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is in the Dalir district of West Iceland, on the road toward the Westfjords.
Budardalur is known as the heart of the Dalir saga country, with the Eiriksstadir Viking longhouse and Leif Erikson heritage nearby.
The best time to visit is june to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.