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Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði)
Borgarfjörður Eystri is a remote and spectacularly beautiful fjord in the East Iceland highlands, ending at the tiny village of Bakkagerði with just 100 inhabitants. The village is famous for its puffin colony — one of Iceland's most accessible, with birds nesting just metres from a boardwalk at the harbour. The surrounding mountains are part of the Dyrfjöll range (Door Mountains) and the area has exceptional hiking, including sections of the Víknaslóðir trail system.
About Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði)
Borgarfjörður Eystri is a remote and spectacularly beautiful fjord in the East Iceland highlands, ending at the tiny village of Bakkagerði with just 100 inhabitants. The village is famous for its puffin colony — one of Iceland's most accessible, with birds nesting just metres from a boardwalk at the harbour. The surrounding mountains are part of the Dyrfjöll range (Door Mountains) and the area has exceptional hiking, including sections of the Víknaslóðir trail system.
History & Background
This location is one of Iceland's remarkable natural and cultural attractions.
Key Facts
- ✔Borgarfjörður Eystri (Bakkagerði) is one of Iceland's many spectacular natural features
- ✔Iceland's position on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge creates extraordinary geological diversity
- ✔The country experiences continuous volcanic and geothermal activity
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Why Visit
Borgarfjörður Eystri is a remote and spectacularly beautiful fjord in the East Iceland highlands, ending at the tiny village of Bakkagerði with just 100 inhabitants.