Location: Borgarnes
Top Things to do in Borgarnes
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Borgarnes (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈpɔrkarˌnɛs]) is a town located on a peninsula at the shore of Borgarfjörður in Icelandand is the largest town in the Borgarbyggð municipality with a population of about 2,000 residents. It is a main junction in Iceland and the gateway to the Snaefellsnes National Park. Iceland's capital Reykjavik is 69 kilometers from the center of Borgarnes. The second largest bridge in Iceland, the Borgarfjarðarbrú, connects traffic to and from Reykjavik.
Restaurants in Borgarnes
1. Hafnarfjall mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The mountain Hafnarfjall near Borgarnes is part of the same extinguished central volcano as Skardsheidi and also about 4 million years old. The mountain is 844 m in height and its sides are rather eroded. Most of the mountain consists of basalt, but on the north side there is a small crag, which is made of granofyr. The name "flatfish" indicates its form. Let the children discover it!
2. Eldborg Crater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By leohking - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
What a wonderful hike! We visited here after seeing good reviews, to find it we put Snorrastadir Farm Holidays in google maps and it takes you straight to the car park. Free parking and also a warm building with toilets, showers and a kitchen area which was also free to use. The hike took about 1hr 45 for the round trip up to the crater. Clearly signposted start and fairly well trodden path in the snow. Compared to many of the spots in Iceland it was wonderfully remote and we only saw 2 others whilst on the hike. It was minimal incline until the last 5 mins of going up the crater itself which was a bit steep but had metal chains to hold onto and well worth the climb. Beautiful views from the top especially on a sunny day, I really would recommend including this on your Iceland itinerary, it did not disappoint!
3. Ljomalind Farmers Market
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4.0 based on 38 reviews
Ljomalind Local Market is a regional market that offers great variation of handcrafted products and delicatessen from West Iceland. The market is a co-op and run by fifteen women that take turns volunteering at the market and in addition all produce products and sell at Ljomalind. Other sellers sell are local individuals that produce foods or handcrafted products and sell in commission. The Local Market aims to provide a local store that only regional products can be found. All products are seasonal and few are made of each idem so the market changes week from week. Most producers only sell at Ljomalind Local Market so items are unique and special for West Iceland region. Open daily year-round. From May - October from 10-18 and winter opening from October - may is every day from 12-17.
Reviewed By LizardSC - Mount Pleasant, United States
I was so excited to see the variety of items being offered in this market! Everything from handmade sweaters to soaps, lotions, Christmas ornaments, cheese, jewellery... Prices were fair, compared to other markets/shops. The lady working was very friendly and helpful, as well. Definitely worth a stop if you're looking for authentic Icelandic crafts and goods.
4. Borgarnes Regional Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
5. Troll Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 966williem - London, United Kingdom
Nice and quiet place to visit, You can visit the restaurant while you there, loads of troll stories on the troll trail
