Borgarnes Settlement Centre

The Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur Íslands) in Borgarnes is one of Iceland's best museums, telling Iceland's Viking-age history through two immersive exhibiti…

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About Borgarnes Settlement Centre

The Settlement Centre (Landnámssetur Íslands) in Borgarnes is one of Iceland's best museums, telling Iceland's Viking-age history through two immersive exhibitions: the Settlement of Iceland (874–930 AD) and the Saga of Egil Skallagrímsson — one of the most dramatic of all Icelandic sagas. Audio guides lead visitors through atmospheric recreations of saga events with film, sculpture and sound design. The adjacent restaurant serves excellent Icelandic food in a converted warehouse space.

The adjacent restaurant serves excellent Icelandic food in a converted warehouse space.

Borgarnes Settlement Centre is a point of interest in west-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.

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