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Your trip to Borgarnes.

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Borgarnes – Oeste Destination Snæfellsnes and Borgarfjörður

How to get there

Confirm before booking. You reach it via Route 1, about 75 km from Reykjavík; the valley attractions require continuing on local roads.

How many days

One to two nights cover the valley before proceeding to Snæfellsnes.

When to go

From June to August, the area around Borgarnes generally has long days and cool temperatures.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

A car helps space out stops around Borgarfjörður; the bus to Borgarnes does not run through the tourist valley.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Borgarnes
  1. Morning
    Hraunfossar

    Enter the Borgarfjörður valley to visit Deildartunguhver.

  2. Afternoon
    Deildartunguhver

    Continue on to Hraunfossar, including the observation link with Barnafoss.

  3. Late afternoon
    Walk and return to Borgarnes

    Complete the Borgarnes stage allowing time to travel to your accommodation and access local services.

  4. Evening
    Overnight in Borgarnes

    Return to Borgarnes services before heading to a more remote accommodation.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

How to get to the Borgarnes base?

You reach it via Route 1, about 75 km from Reykjavík; the valley attractions require continuing on local roads.

How many nights to plan in Borgarnes?

One to two nights cover the valley before proceeding to Snæfellsnes.

Does a car help in Borgarnes?

A car helps space out stops around Borgarfjörður; the bus to Borgarnes does not run through the tourist valley.

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