Borgarnes Things to Do

Viðey is a 1.7 km2 island a short distance from Reykjavík. The island's highest point is 32 metres above sea level. The island is thought to be around two million years old, a former volcano rising from the bottom of the sea. I... more

Árbæjarsafn was founded in 1957. It is situated in Árbær, an old farm that used to be outside Reykjavik, but the city has grown and expanded so that this place is now within the city itself. When the museum was established, onl... more

In the year 2000 a whole millennium will have passed since the supposed discovery of North America by Icelander Leifur Eiríksson. This year Iceland, Canada and the USA jointly celebrate this 1000th anniversary of Leifur the Luc... more

Do you fancy sightseeing from a slightly higher altitude? If so, sign up for one of Eagle Air's aero tours of Iceland - the sky's the limit! An aircraft that can accommodate a maximum of 9 passengers will fly you over some of t... more

Hallgrímur Pétursson is one of Iceland's best loved personalities in the history of the Lutheran church. The most noticeable features about the Hallgrímskirkja are its size on one hand, and its location on the other. Along with... more

The Reykjavik Maritime Museum of Vikin could not have been more ideally located than where it stands at present, in an old fish factory next to the harbor. The present exhibition highlights the trawlers of Iceland, and marks th... more

Arbaer Museum gives you an opportunity to learn about the old Icelandic culture. Among the houses the Smith's House is the oldest, it was built in 1820. At Dillon's though you may be treated to delicious goodies, if you are tir... more

Owned and operated by the people who brought you Cafe Oliver, Barinn offers three floors of entertainment, including a dining room on the ground level. Formerly club 22, this venue has been refurbished, revitalized, and rechris... more

On the western sea shore of Reykjavík lies a cycling and walking path, connected to another walking path that goes through Fossvogsdalur Valley. The walking path is cut across by a road which should only be crossed by the walki... more

Heiðmörk is an extremely popular recreational area. Whether it's for a nice walk in the outdoors with the whole family, jogging, or a romantic picnic 'á deux' this is the right spot! In 1949 the Reykjavík Forestry Station began... more