Michelles Favorite places in and around Borgarnes
EATING IN AND AROUND TOWN
Borgarnes boasts innovative and traditional cuisine at the The Settlement Center Restaurant and Englendingavík (the English Mans Cove). Both locations are unique for either their historical experiences or legendary views and are farm to table restaurants. The Geirabakari Kaffihus was the towns famed filming location of Papa John's in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and also famous for their love sacks - an Icelandic sweet cake. The Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð serves mouth watering home-made waffles in a cozy living room setting. The Ljómalind Farmers Market sells ice cream from the local diary, farm fresh eggs and traditional Skyr.
Borgarnes boasts innovative and traditional cuisine. The Settlement Center Restaurant is at the top of this list. It is a farm to table restaurant and serves traditional meals with contemporary flair. The vegetarian buffet opens at 11:30 until 3 pm and is delicious as well as affordable. During the summer months they offer a 6 pm showing of Graskinna Black Magic an entertaining and dramatic telling of an Icelandic legend. They also have 2 award winning exhibitions about the first settlers and the Egill Saga. There dinner menu is outstanding and the Fish of the Day is unforgettable.
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13-15 BrákarbrautBorgarnes boasts innovative and traditional cuisine. The Settlement Center Restaurant is at the top of this list. It is a farm to table restaurant and serves traditional meals with contemporary flair. The vegetarian buffet opens at 11:30 until 3 pm and is delicious as well as affordable. During the summer months they offer a 6 pm showing of Graskinna Black Magic an entertaining and dramatic telling of an Icelandic legend. They also have 2 award winning exhibitions about the first settlers and the Egill Saga. There dinner menu is outstanding and the Fish of the Day is unforgettable.
The Geirabakari Kaffihus was the towns famed filming location of Papa John's in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and also famous for their love sacks - an Icelandic sweet cake. The views are epic and so are the sandwiches. If you have room indulge in a Skyr cake!
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Geirabakari Kaffihus
ÞjóðvegurThe Geirabakari Kaffihus was the towns famed filming location of Papa John's in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and also famous for their love sacks - an Icelandic sweet cake. The views are epic and so are the sandwiches. If you have room indulge in a Skyr cake!
The Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð serves mouth watering home-made waffles in a cozy living room setting. It has really great Irish Coffees and if the sun is out the balcony is a dream!
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Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð
13 SkúlagataThe Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð serves mouth watering home-made waffles in a cozy living room setting. It has really great Irish Coffees and if the sun is out the balcony is a dream!
Borgarnes boasts innovative and traditional cuisine. Englendingavík (the English Mans Cove) has a fish buffet daily that starts at 6 pm. It is a farm to table restaurant and serves traditional meals with contemporary flair. The view are magical and is in a historical fishing house.
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Englendingavík
17 SkúlagataBorgarnes boasts innovative and traditional cuisine. Englendingavík (the English Mans Cove) has a fish buffet daily that starts at 6 pm. It is a farm to table restaurant and serves traditional meals with contemporary flair. The view are magical and is in a historical fishing house.
The Hotel Husafell This is worth a visit for it’s fascinating views and scrumptious tasting menu.
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Hotel Husafell
StórarjóðurThe Hotel Husafell This is worth a visit for it’s fascinating views and scrumptious tasting menu.
Ensku húsin
A lovely and historical fishing house with a home style restaurant.
La Colina Pizzeria
1b HrafnakletturExcellent and authentic pizza.
Hraunsnef Country Hotel
Þjóðvegurlocal and earthy food, near Bifrost and many hiking trails
Filipino food and burgers, great place for families and beer. This is where the locals have bar night! it can be fun just to people watch. The owners are super sweet.
Matstofan
Filipino food and burgers, great place for families and beer. This is where the locals have bar night! it can be fun just to people watch. The owners are super sweet.
Ok so its a tank station , however its open all night and the burgers are made with Icelandic beef and you cant go wrong there. Only order the burgers and fries.
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Olís Borgarnes
BrúartorgOk so its a tank station , however its open all night and the burgers are made with Icelandic beef and you cant go wrong there. Only order the burgers and fries.
Bara Borgarnes
Great place for local brew and amazing burgers
Day trips and Hikes
Head towards the west to the marvels of Snæfellsnes National Park, where Jules Verne found inspiration for his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. The north of the peninsula is noted for exceptional whale watching tours. The legendary mountain famous for its appearance in the Game of Thrones is Kirkjufell and the town of Stykkishólmur debuted as Greenland in the film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Continue your journey along the north shore through the Breidafjordur nature reserve, which is one of the few UNESCO sites in Iceland.
Head towards the west to the marvels of Snæfellsnes National Park, where Jules Verne found inspiration for his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. Hiking the glacier is a separate journey in itself and requires a guide.
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Snæfellsjökull
Head towards the west to the marvels of Snæfellsnes National Park, where Jules Verne found inspiration for his novel Journey to the Center of the Earth. Hiking the glacier is a separate journey in itself and requires a guide.
Kirkjufell Mountain and Waterfalls A majestic location in scenes from The Game of Thrones.
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Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurKirkjufell Mountain and Waterfalls A majestic location in scenes from The Game of Thrones.
Grábrók Crater A 45 min. easy hike up and around the crater. Fabulous vistas. A 30 minute drive north of Borgarnes.
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Grábrók
Grábrók Crater A 45 min. easy hike up and around the crater. Fabulous vistas. A 30 minute drive north of Borgarnes.
グラニの滝
Adjacent Grabrok are the Glanni Waterfalls a 45 min. easy hike.
Deildartungaver Marvel the hot spring and view the source of our water and energy. In front of the Krauma Spa.
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Deildartunguhver
Deildartungaver Marvel the hot spring and view the source of our water and energy. In front of the Krauma Spa.
Hraunfossar Waterfall
Vesturlandstunning site
バルナフォッサル
Möðruvallavegur
Húsafell
Stykkishólmur
a quaint fishing village
Hafnarfjall
Hringvegur ÞjóðvegurGeothermal Pools
It has the luxury of a geothermal public pool that offers sweeping views, hotpots, saunas and a Jacuzzi.
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Borgarnes Swimming Pool
1 ÞorsteinsgataIt has the luxury of a geothermal public pool that offers sweeping views, hotpots, saunas and a Jacuzzi.
Krauma SpaRelax and pamper yourself at the luxury geothermal spa. The restaurant is excellent.
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Krauma
Krauma SpaRelax and pamper yourself at the luxury geothermal spa. The restaurant is excellent.
Krosslaug Hot Pot
From the year 1000
Guðlaug Baths
architectural wonder
Laugarvatn Fontana
Laugarbrautbeautiful spa
Sundlaug Seltjarnarness
8 Hrólfsskálavörwith sea water
Hreppslaug
great spot fantastic water quality! old school!
Guðrúnarlaug hot spring
SælingsdalsvegurGreat HOt pot!
Hofsós Sundlaug
15 SuðurbrautEssentials
Arion banki ATM
2 Digranesgatabank
In and around Borgarnes
Children through the Century and Oh to be a Bird are both lovely collections and worth discovering. They take about 1.5 hours in total.
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Safnahús Borgarfjarðar - Museum Library
14 BerugataChildren through the Century and Oh to be a Bird are both lovely collections and worth discovering. They take about 1.5 hours in total.
Brakin Monument
It's a lovely place to view 360 degree borgarnes
Bjössaróló Playground
23 SkúlagataEnchanting playground made from up-cycled materials.
Hlíðartúnshúsin
Turfhouses in Borgarnes
Borgarneskirkja
8 BrattagataA lovely church
Borgarnes Watertower Viewpoint
5 HrafnakletturCool look out
Borg á Mýrum
SnæfellsnesvegurLjómalind Local Market
4 BrúartorgHestaland
horsemanship
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Fiskmarkaðurinn
My favorite burger and lobster soup
Íslenski barinn
1a IngólfsstrætiStill my favorite lambburger!
Hlemmur Mathöll
107 LaugavegurGreat Food nice assortment and people watching!
Vínyl bistro
76 HverfisgataGreat Vegan hangout
Brauð & Co.
16 FrakkastígurCinabuns to live for!
Einar Jónsson Museum
51 NjarðargataLove this museum
Icelandic Master painter if you love art this is a must
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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
24 FlókagataIcelandic Master painter if you love art this is a must
A fascinating and education journey through Iceland! AH we are also in this exhibition!
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テールズ・フロム・アイスランド
37 SnorrabrautA fascinating and education journey through Iceland! AH we are also in this exhibition!
Harpan Tónlistarhús
Sculpture & Shore Walkfab concert hall! impressive architecture
Bíó Paradís
54 HverfisgataInternational films
THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF BORGARNES
Arnarstapi
Hellnar
Hellissandur
Rif station
Ólafsvík
Grundarfjörður
Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurBerserkjahraun
Búðardalur