The notebook of Borgarfjörður and West Iceland
Breathe higher, look further.
Cascades of lava, hot springs and stories of sagas around Borgarnes and Reykholt.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
River · Heritage · Nature · Volcano
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Borgarfjörður and West Iceland
Cascades of lava, hot springs and stories of sagas around Borgarnes and Reykholt.
To understand what Borgarfjörður and Iceland from the West, you must look at Hraunfossar, Deildartunguhver and Reykholt. These places give us a view of a territory marked by riverscapes, heritage, natural spaces and volcanic landscapes and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Hraunfossar
- Deildartunguhver
- Reykholt
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Must-see place
Hraunfossar
Hraunfossar is not a unique fall: dozens of water nets emerge under a lava field and join a turquoise river. The riverside path gradually reveals this very special mechanism.
Must-see place
Deildartunguhver
Deildartunguhver is an extremely powerful hot source whose steam surrounds the capture facilities. The stop is short but shows concretely how geothermal energy feeds the communities of the west.
Must-see place
Reykholt
Reykholt was the residence of Snorri Sturluson, writer and politician of the sagas. The church, the cultural centre and the small ancient basin place medieval texts in a very real rural landscape.
Museum
Musée de la colonisation
The Settlement Centre of Borgarnes tells of the arrival of the first settlers and the Egill saga with decorations, sounds and stories. It is an excellent introduction to the Icelandic west when weather limits the exits.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
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