Borgarnes is a charming little town located in West Iceland, only an hour drive from Reykjavík and 90 minutes from KEF airport! Grab a breakfast and enjoy a beautiful view of Hafnarfjall mountain range at Geirabakarí bakery. Go for a swim and do it like the locals at Sundlaugin í Borgarnesi. Need more exercise? Borgarnes has one of the top golf courses in Iceland at Hamarsvöllur and across Þjóðveg
ur 1 you can hike in the beautiful surroundings of Einkunnir woodland. Borgarnes has everything to create a fun holiday. Have a picnic in Skallagrímsgarður public park. Take a stroll by the coastline in the oldest part of Borgarnes and choose from great restaurants and cafés for delicious food and refreshments; Englendingavík restaurant, Kaffi Kyrrð and The Settlement Center. From Englendingavík you can enjoy a beautiful sunset over Borgarfjörður. Close by is one of Iceland's oldest playground Bjössaróló
you can create an unforgettable holiday. Breakfast and a beautiful view at Geirabakarí, relax in Skallagrímsgarður public park, visit the bird and photography exhibitions at the Borgarfjörður Museum, watch the saga exhibits at the Settlement Centre or the Edda´s World, hiking in Einkunnir Country Park or climbing Hafnarfjall mountain, shopping in the local stores, soaking at the Borgarnes Swimming Pool, eating delicious meal made from local products in the restaurants, and resting in one of the town´s hotels, guesthouses, or B&Bs. And don´t forget to take a stroll along the beach or stop at the playground Bjössaróló where children of all ages can play for hours. The surrounding area is a beautiful region with breathtaking mountains, waterfalls, glaciers, and hot springs. Quiet and peaceful hiking trails of different lengths and difficulties are close to Borgarnes. Many travelers like to use Borgarnes as their temporary home in Iceland and take day trips to nearby attractions. West Iceland is steeped in history and is often called the Saga land as so many Icelandic Sagas take place here. Welcome to Borgarnes — the center of west Iceland!
