Guidebook for the West

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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.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Grábrók Volcano
10 recommandé par les habitants
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.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Hraunfossar Waterfall
Vesturland
55 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful Waterfall on the way from Reykholt to Húsafell.
Iceland ́s largest and most spectacular cave.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Vidgelmir Cave
18 recommandé par les habitants
Iceland ́s largest and most spectacular cave.
Beautiful waterfall in Norðurá River, close to Bifröst university.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Glanni Waterfall
21 recommandé par les habitants
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.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Paradísarlaut
Unnamed Road
8 recommandé par les habitants
Paradísarlaut is a beautiful and peaceful oasis sheltered in the middle of a mossy lava field, close by Glanni waterfall.
Mountain Hafnarfjall by Borgarnes
8 recommandé par les habitants
Hafnarfjall
Hringvegur Þjóðvegur
8 recommandé par les habitants
Mountain Hafnarfjall by Borgarnes
Europe's most powerful hot spring
23 recommandé par les habitants
Deildartunguhver
23 recommandé par les habitants
Europe's most powerful hot spring

Arts & Culture

Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
Library – Bird and photography exhibition.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Safnahús Borgarfjarðar - Museum Library
14 Berugata
10 recommandé par les habitants
Library – 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.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Eiriksstadir - Viking Longhouse
18 recommandé par les habitants
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
11 recommandé par les habitants
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.
55 recommandé par les habitants
The Settlement Center
13-15 Brákarbraut
55 recommandé par les habitants
If 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.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Reykholtskirkja
8 recommandé par les habitants
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.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Guðrúnarlaug hot spring
Sælingsdalsvegur
6 recommandé par les habitants
Built 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.
55 recommandé par les habitants
The Settlement Center
13-15 Brákarbraut
55 recommandé par les habitants
Great and diverse food. Very good Light lunch buffet. If you are interested in traditional Icelandic food we recommend trying the Icelandic meat Soup.
Olís gas station open 24/7, fast foot restaurant, necessities
6 recommandé par les habitants
Olís Borgarnes
Brúartorg
6 recommandé par les habitants
Olís gas station open 24/7, fast foot restaurant, necessities
A very good bakery, with all kinds of delicious cakes and breads.
30 recommandé par les habitants
Geirabakari Kaffihus
Þjóðvegur
30 recommandé par les habitants
A very good bakery, with all kinds of delicious cakes and breads.
Very cozy, homey and relaxing Café and gift shop.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð
13 Skúlagata
17 recommandé par les habitants
Very 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.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Grillhúsið
4 Brúartorg
7 recommandé par les habitants
Good 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.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Hraunsnef Country Hotel
Þjóðvegur
9 recommandé par les habitants
This restaurant is on a farm close by the crater Grábrók. Good restaurant in the countryside.
Very good Pizza place with Stone baked pizzas.
14 recommandé par les habitants
La Colina Pizzeria
1b Hrafnaklettur
14 recommandé par les habitants
Very good Pizza place with Stone baked pizzas.
Nice restaurant by Deildartunguhver
59 recommandé par les habitants
Krauma
59 recommandé par les habitants
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 Brákarbraut
Bara 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.
24 recommandé par les habitants
Englendingavík
17 Skúlagata
24 recommandé par les habitants
Nice restaurant in an old tree house by the seashore in Englendingavík.

Activities

Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður
Horse farm
6 recommandé par les habitants
Hestaland
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Horse farm
Playground in Borgarnes
9 recommandé par les habitants
Bjössaróló Playground
23 Skúlagata
9 recommandé par les habitants
Playground in Borgarnes
Puplic Park by the Swimming pool in Borgarnes, perfect for picnic and playing.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Skallagrímsgarður
Skallagrímsgata
13 recommandé par les habitants
Puplic Park by the Swimming pool in Borgarnes, perfect for picnic and playing.
The Swimming pool in Borgarnes
15 recommandé par les habitants
Borgarnes Swimming Pool
1 Þorsteinsgata
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The Swimming pool in Borgarnes
Interesting and fun place to visit with children
9 recommandé par les habitants
Háafell - Goat farm
9 recommandé par les habitants
Interesting and fun place to visit with children
Really nice geothermal baths and spa
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Krauma
59 recommandé par les habitants
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.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Husafell Canyon Baths
9 recommandé par les habitants
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
23 recommandé par les habitants
Húsafell
23 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Most photographed mountain in Iceland!
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Kirkjufell Mountain
Snæfellsnesvegur
34 recommandé par les habitants
Most photographed mountain in Iceland!
Amazing and unforgettable experience. Only guided tours.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Vatnshellir Cave
22 recommandé par les habitants
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.
2,5km hike from the farm Snorrastaðir
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Eldborg Crater
12 recommandé par les habitants
2,5km hike from the farm Snorrastaðir
Easy walk, amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean.
Saxhóll Crater
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
19 recommandé par les habitants
Nice and charming fishing town. From Stykkishólmur you can take the boat to Flatey Island and to the West fjords.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Lóndrangar
10 recommandé par les habitants

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
25 recommandé par les habitants
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
Breiðargata
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.
Beautiful walk by the sea shore in Akranes
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Langisandur
17 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful walk by the sea shore in Akranes
Nice restaurant in Akranes, great variety.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Galito
16-18 Stillholt
18 recommandé par les habitants
Nice restaurant in Akranes, great variety.
Bar and restaurant in Akranes
13 recommandé par les habitants
Gamla Kaupfélagið
Kirkjubraut
13 recommandé par les habitants
Bar and restaurant in Akranes
Beautiful mountain by Akranes
6 recommandé par les habitants
Akrafjall
6 recommandé par les habitants
Beautiful mountain by Akranes

Hvalfjörður

On your way to Reykjavík skip the tunnel and drive Hvalfjörður instead (Whale fjord)
Hvammsvik Hot Springs
Hallgrímskirkja Saurbæ
40 recommandé par les habitants
Glymur Waterfall
40 recommandé par les habitants
6 recommandé par les habitants
Hlaðir - War and Peace Museum
Hvalfjarðarvegur
6 recommandé par les habitants