Borgarnes Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Borgarnes
While not traditionally a big tourist destination, Borgarnes is a town many people see on their travels in Iceland. This is because of its location on theRing roadbetween Reykjavík andNorth Iceland. Icelanders often don't know much more of the town other than its highway dining options. However, tourism grew in the 2010s with increased interest in the region's history. Borgarnes is a perfect getaway from Reykjavík: it only takes about an hour to get there, but the setting is completely different, much closer to what some people would term the "real" Iceland. The name Borgarnes means "Borg peninsula" and refers to a farm of that name, Borg. Borg was the home of Egill Skallagrímsson, the titular character of Egil's saga.
Top Attractions in Borgarnes
Explore the best things to see and do in Borgarnes:
- ★Borgarnes swimming pool
- ★Center for Puppet Arts
- ★Deildartunguhver
- ★Hraunfossar
- ★Reykholt
- ★Safnahús Borgarfjarðar
- ★Settlement Centre
- ★Skallagrímsgarður
Where to Stay in Borgarnes
- 🏨Borgarnes Bed and Breakfast
- 🏨Borgarnes Hostel
- 🏨Hótel Borgarnes
- 🏨Hótel Brú
Borgarnes Travel Guide Sections
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