Home of the saga writer Snorri Sturluson.
Reykholt is a historic settlement in the green Borgarfjordur countryside, the home of the medieval chieftain and writer Snorri Sturluson.
Snorri's geothermal bathing pool still survives here, and the Snorrastofa centre tells the story of Iceland's greatest saga author.
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.
One of Iceland's oldest preserved structures, a circular hot bathing pool.
A research centre and exhibition on Snorri Sturluson and the sagas.
Quiet farmland with hot springs and history.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Reykholt is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is in the Borgarfjordur valley of West Iceland, inland from Borgarnes.
Reykholt is known for Snorralaug, the ancient geothermal bathing pool of Snorri Sturluson, the Snorrastofa cultural centre and its place in saga history.
The best time to visit is year round, 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.