Settlement Center (Landnámssetrið)
Interactive museum about Iceland’s Viking settlement history located in Borgarnes.
Borgarnes
Borgarnes Campsite
A well-located campsite in Borgarnes overlooking Borgarfjörður, ideal for exploring West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
About this campsite
A well-located campsite in Borgarnes overlooking Borgarfjörður, ideal for exploring West Iceland and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Details
Borgarnes Campsite is located in the coastal town of Borgarnes in West Iceland, offering scenic views across Borgarfjörður fjord and easy access to major travel routes toward Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Reykholt, and Hraunfossar waterfalls. Its convenient location just off Route 1 makes it one of the most popular overnight stops for travelers heading north or west from Reykjavík. The campsite is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, a swimming pool, and the Settlement Center museum, where visitors can learn about Viking settlement history in Iceland. Borgarnes also serves as a gateway to the cultural and natural highlights of Borgarfjörður, including Deildartunguhver hot spring and historic Reykholt. With its combination of services, fjord views, and central location, Borgarnes Campsite is an excellent base for exploring West Iceland and beginning journeys around the Snæfellsnes Peninsula.
Environment & surroundings
Borgarnes sits on a small peninsula extending into Borgarfjörður, surrounded by coastal views, tidal shorelines, and nearby mountain scenery. The surrounding region includes geothermal areas, waterfalls, lava fields, and historic farm landscapes connected to Iceland’s early settlement history. The area is known for calm fjord scenery and beautiful sunset views across the bay.
Nearby attractions
Deildartunguhver Hot Spring
Europe’s most powerful hot spring located about 35 minutes away.
Hraunfossar & Barnafoss Waterfalls
Unique waterfalls flowing through lava fields in Borgarfjörður.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Popular scenic region often called “Iceland in miniature.”
Folklore & local stories
The Borgarfjörður region is closely connected with Icelandic Saga history, especially the story of Egill Skallagrímsson, one of the most famous Viking poets and warriors of the settlement era. According to tradition, Egill lived in the Borgarfjörður area and many locations nearby are linked to events described in Egils saga. Stories connected to early settlers and hidden people in nearby lava formations are also part of local folklore, reflecting how the landscape around Borgarnes has long been associated with Iceland’s earliest history and storytelling traditions.