Guidebook for the West
Sightseeing
Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
The Crater Grábrók, close to the Bifröst university, it worth a visit. There is a walking path all the way up, amazing view up there.
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Grábrók Vulkaan
The Crater Grábrók, close to the Bifröst university, it worth a visit. There is a walking path all the way up, amazing view up there.
Beautiful Waterfall on the way from Reykholt to Húsafell.
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Hraunfossar Waterfall
VesturlandBeautiful Waterfall on the way from Reykholt to Húsafell.
Vidgelmir-grot
Iceland ́s largest and most spectacular cave.
Beautiful waterfall in Norðurá River, close to Bifröst university.
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Glanni Waterval
Beautiful waterfall in Norðurá River, close to Bifröst university.
Paradísarlaut is a beautiful and peaceful oasis sheltered in the middle of a mossy lava field, close by Glanni waterfall.
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Paradísarlaut
Unnamed RoadParadísarlaut is a beautiful and peaceful oasis sheltered in the middle of a mossy lava field, close by Glanni waterfall.
Hafnarfjall
Hringvegur ÞjóðvegurMountain Hafnarfjall by Borgarnes
Deildartunguhver
Europe's most powerful hot spring
Arts & Culture
Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
Library – Bird and photography exhibition.
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Safnahús Borgarfjarðar - Museum Library
14 BerugataLibrary – Bird and photography exhibition.
One of most historic sides of Iceland. Step back to the Viking Era and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Eriks the Red's farm which is also the birthplace of Leif the Lucky who is said to have discovered America.
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Eiriksstadir - Viking Longhouse
One of most historic sides of Iceland. Step back to the Viking Era and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Eriks the Red's farm which is also the birthplace of Leif the Lucky who is said to have discovered America.
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm on the way to the town Búðardalur, run by farmers. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, caraway cheese, white and wet cheese and various other dairy products which the "Cream Shop" at Erpsstaðir processes. All the milk for the production is from the dairy cows on the farm.
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Erpsstaðir Creamery
Erpsstadir is a dairy farm on the way to the town Búðardalur, run by farmers. Erpsstaðir are best known for their ice cream but they also produce the Icelandic Skyr, caraway cheese, white and wet cheese and various other dairy products which the "Cream Shop" at Erpsstaðir processes. All the milk for the production is from the dairy cows on the farm.
If you are interested in the old Icelandic sagas, this is the place to visit. Great restaurant also.
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Het Nederzettingencentrum
13-15 BrákarbrautIf you are interested in the old Icelandic sagas, this is the place to visit. Great restaurant also.
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church.
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Reykholtskirkja
Reykholt is one of Iceland's most notable historical sites. It houses a cultural centre and a church.
Built in the liking of what is believed that the hot pools of the Vikings looked like.
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Guðrúnarlaug hot spring
SælingsdalsvegurBuilt in the liking of what is believed that the hot pools of the Vikings looked like.
Restaurants and cafés
Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
Great and diverse food. Very good Light lunch buffet. If you are interested in traditional Icelandic food we recommend trying the Icelandic meat Soup.
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Het Nederzettingencentrum
13-15 BrákarbrautGreat and diverse food. Very good Light lunch buffet. If you are interested in traditional Icelandic food we recommend trying the Icelandic meat Soup.
Olís Borgarnes
BrúartorgOlís gas station open 24/7, fast foot restaurant, necessities
A very good bakery, with all kinds of delicious cakes and breads.
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Geirabakari Kaffihus
ÞjóðvegurA very good bakery, with all kinds of delicious cakes and breads.
Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð
13 SkúlagataVery cozy, homey and relaxing Café and gift shop.
Good food, a lot to choose from. Somewhere between fine dining and fast food. Located in the center of Borgarnes, next to Bónus supermarket.
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Grillhúsið
4 BrúartorgGood food, a lot to choose from. Somewhere between fine dining and fast food. Located in the center of Borgarnes, next to Bónus supermarket.
This restaurant is on a farm close by the crater Grábrók. Good restaurant in the countryside.
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Hraunsnef Country Hotel
ÞjóðvegurThis restaurant is on a farm close by the crater Grábrók. Good restaurant in the countryside.
La Colina Pizzeria
1b HrafnakletturVery good Pizza place with Stone baked pizzas.
Krauma
Nice restaurant by Deildartunguhver
Bara Ölstofa Lýðveldisins is a family friendly, lively local pub, located in the elder part of Borgarnes.
BARA Ölstofa Lýðveldisins
3 BrákarbrautBara Ölstofa Lýðveldisins is a family friendly, lively local pub, located in the elder part of Borgarnes.
Nice restaurant in an old tree house by the seashore in Englendingavík.
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Englendingavík
17 SkúlagataNice restaurant in an old tree house by the seashore in Englendingavík.
Activities
Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
Hestaland
Horse farm
Bjössaróló Playground
23 SkúlagataPlayground in Borgarnes
Puplic Park by the Swimming pool in Borgarnes, perfect for picnic and playing.
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Skallagrímsgarður
SkallagrímsgataPuplic Park by the Swimming pool in Borgarnes, perfect for picnic and playing.
Borgarnes Swimming Pool
1 ÞorsteinsgataThe Swimming pool in Borgarnes
Háafell - Goat farm
Interesting and fun place to visit with children
Krauma
Really nice geothermal baths and spa
A hike through remote Icelandic wilderness ending with a geothermal soak in pools nestled in a magnificent highland canyon.
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Husafell Canyon Baths
A hike through remote Icelandic wilderness ending with a geothermal soak in pools nestled in a magnificent highland canyon.
Spectacular hiking trails in the wilderness surrounding Húsafell.
Hiking map on their website
:https://www.husafell.com/activities/hiking
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Húsafell
Spectacular hiking trails in the wilderness surrounding Húsafell.
Hiking map on their website
:https://www.husafell.com/activities/hiking
Snæfellsnes peninsula
Snæfellsnes peninsula is a magical area with many interesting places to visit.
Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurMost photographed mountain in Iceland!
Vatnshellir-grot
Amazing and unforgettable experience. Only guided tours.
Djupalonssandur is a beautiful pebbled beach, with a series of rocks emerging from the ocean.
Dritvik Djúpalónssandur
Djupalonssandur is a beautiful pebbled beach, with a series of rocks emerging from the ocean.
Eldborg Crater
2,5km hike from the farm Snorrastaðir
Saxhóll-krater
Easy walk, amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Nice and charming fishing town. From Stykkishólmur you can take the boat to Flatey Island and to the West fjords.
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Stykkishólmur
Nice and charming fishing town. From Stykkishólmur you can take the boat to Flatey Island and to the West fjords.
Lóndrangar
Akranes
Akranes is the largest town in West Iceland, located between Reykjavík and Borgarnes.
At Langasandur beach you can bathe in the ocean and enjoy the view in Guðlaug, which is a hot pool located in the rockgarden of Langasandur.
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Guðlaug Baths
At Langasandur beach you can bathe in the ocean and enjoy the view in Guðlaug, which is a hot pool located in the rockgarden of Langasandur.
Down by the harbour in Akranes you will notice two lighthouses. The bigger one that is currently in use is open to the public so you can go up and enjoy the view from there and there is even a photography exhibition to enjoy in there.
Akranesviti
BreiðargataDown by the harbour in Akranes you will notice two lighthouses. The bigger one that is currently in use is open to the public so you can go up and enjoy the view from there and there is even a photography exhibition to enjoy in there.
Langisandur
Beautiful walk by the sea shore in Akranes
Galito
16-18 StillholtNice restaurant in Akranes, great variety.
Gamla Kaupfélagið
KirkjubrautBar and restaurant in Akranes
Akrafjall
Beautiful mountain by Akranes
Hvalfjörður
On your way to Reykjavík skip the tunnel and drive Hvalfjörður instead (Whale fjord)
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Hallgrímskirkja Saurbæ
Glymur Waterfall
Hlaðir - War and Peace Museum
Hvalfjarðarvegur