Guðbjörgs guidebok
Sightseeing
Hraunfossar Waterfall
VesturlandBeautiful waterfalls and stunning nature.
A natural hotspring that's only a 10min drive from the farm. In the year 1000, men from West-Iceland were baptized in this hot spring - this was when Christianity came to Iceland.
The water in the spring is around 40-42°C hot, and it is heavenly soaking in it. There are no changing facilities here, but you can change in the bushes as a grove has been planted by the spring.
Krosslaug
A natural hotspring that's only a 10min drive from the farm. In the year 1000, men from West-Iceland were baptized in this hot spring - this was when Christianity came to Iceland.
The water in the spring is around 40-42°C hot, and it is heavenly soaking in it. There are no changing facilities here, but you can change in the bushes as a grove has been planted by the spring.
Snaefellsnes peninsula. This area is known as "Iceland in miniature" as it is characterized by magnificent and picturesque sites: glacier-carved mountains, endless black beaches, moss topped lava fields, volcanic craters, coastal cliffs topped off by the volcanic glacier Snæfellsjökull.
38 locals recommend
Snæfellsnes
Snaefellsnes peninsula. This area is known as "Iceland in miniature" as it is characterized by magnificent and picturesque sites: glacier-carved mountains, endless black beaches, moss topped lava fields, volcanic craters, coastal cliffs topped off by the volcanic glacier Snæfellsjökull.
Þingvellir National Park - where you can walk two continens.
Þingvellir is a place where Iceland’s stark geological processes are playing out right in front of you; it is where the history of the nation truly began and where almost all its major historical turns were made; and, quite simply, it is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do. No matter your interests, you are sure to find something here that fascinates you.
311 locals recommend
Thingvellir National Park
Þingvellir National Park - where you can walk two continens.
Þingvellir is a place where Iceland’s stark geological processes are playing out right in front of you; it is where the history of the nation truly began and where almost all its major historical turns were made; and, quite simply, it is a beautiful site with a wealth of things to do. No matter your interests, you are sure to find something here that fascinates you.
Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, found in south-west.
288 locals recommend
Geysir
333Geysir is a famous hot spring in the geothermal area of Haukadalur Valley, found in south-west.
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland.
283 locals recommend
Gullfoss
Gullfoss (translated to ‘Golden Falls’) is one of Iceland’s most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in Southwest Iceland.
Víðgelmir is perhaps the best preserved cave of the well known caves in Iceland. This is due to ice buildup during the 1960s finally closed off the only access into Víðgelmir in 1972. It was re-opened in 1994 and closed the following year with a metal gate. As such you will still find lava formations that long since have been destroyed in other well known caves.
The lava field itself, Hallmundarhraun, is named after the troll Hallmundur, who is mentioned in Grettis saga (one of the Icelandic sagas). In the saga, Hallmundur helps out the main “hero”, Grettir, and then offers him to stay with him and his daughter.
18 locals recommend
Vidgelmir Cave
Víðgelmir is perhaps the best preserved cave of the well known caves in Iceland. This is due to ice buildup during the 1960s finally closed off the only access into Víðgelmir in 1972. It was re-opened in 1994 and closed the following year with a metal gate. As such you will still find lava formations that long since have been destroyed in other well known caves.
The lava field itself, Hallmundarhraun, is named after the troll Hallmundur, who is mentioned in Grettis saga (one of the Icelandic sagas). In the saga, Hallmundur helps out the main “hero”, Grettir, and then offers him to stay with him and his daughter.
Deildartunguhver has the highest flow rate of hot springs in Europe. The hot spring pumps 180 liters of 100°C (212°F) water per second, which is partially used to provide geothermal heating to homes in West Iceland.
23 locals recommend
Deildartunguhver
Deildartunguhver has the highest flow rate of hot springs in Europe. The hot spring pumps 180 liters of 100°C (212°F) water per second, which is partially used to provide geothermal heating to homes in West Iceland.
The cave is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down.
22 locals recommend
Vatnshellir Cave
The cave is an 8000 year old lava tube created by volcanic eruption from a nearby crater in the Purkhólar crater family. As the lava rushed down the hill in a lava river it began to cool on the surface, creating a crust on top of the lava river. As the eruption stopped, all the lava from underneath this crust continued to drain out. That eventually left behind empty tube with roof on top that gradually cooled down.
Relax
A great place to relax, maybe after the trip to Hraunfossar since it's close by. Top facilities and a cozy restaurant with great food!
59 locals recommend
Krauma
A great place to relax, maybe after the trip to Hraunfossar since it's close by. Top facilities and a cozy restaurant with great food!
Matutbud
In two of Borgarnes’s oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland’s earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egil Skalla-Grimsson.It also houses a cozy licensed restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop. The Center consists of three buildings, the warehouse, the merchant house and the reception hall.
55 locals recommend
The Settlement Center
13-15 BrákarbrautIn two of Borgarnes’s oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland’s earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egil Skalla-Grimsson.It also houses a cozy licensed restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop. The Center consists of three buildings, the warehouse, the merchant house and the reception hall.
Basalt hótel
Great place nearby to eat great food!