Borgarfjörður Essentials
Borgarfjörður serves as a central hub for Iceland’s saga history and volcanic geography. This selection highlights the Settlement Centre, which explores the life of Egill Skallagrímsson, and the historic Borgarkirkja church. Key landmarks include the extinct volcano Hafnarfjall and the Borgarfjarðarbrú, the second-longest bridge in the country. The list also covers local culture at the Agricultural Museum in Hvanneyri and the folklore-inspired Troll Garden, with a stop at Geirabakarí for views across the water.
A Settlement Centre
This place presents the history of Iceland and heroes of the Icelandic Sagas.
B Borgarfjörður
Fjord.
C Hafnarfjall
An extinct volcano rising 528 meters above the fjord, offering hiking trails and views over the town of Borgarnes.
D Geirabakarí
A bakery and cafe overlooking the fjord, famously used as a filming location for the movie The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Borgarfjarðarbrú
Borgarfjarðarbrú is the second longest bridge in Iceland, after Skeiðarárbrú.
The Agricultural Museum of Iceland
Exhibits the history of Icelandic farming and agricultural technology, located on the historic Hvanneyri farmstead.
Troll Garden
An outdoor park featuring large-scale sculptures and art installations based on traditional Icelandic troll folklore.
Borgarkirkja
A church located at Borg á Mýrum, the historic farmstead of the 10th-century Viking poet and saga hero Egill Skallagrímsson.
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