About Borgarfjörður eystri
You’re in good company in this beautiful region: around 100 friendly locals populate the village, tourists pass through to enjoy the surrounds (including first-rate hiking trails), Icelanders make an annual pilgrimage for a great summer music festival, birdlife pays a visit for a few months each year, and even royal elves call the area home. True! You can visit the central hill known as Álfaborg – the name translates as the ‘Elves’ Castle’, and the queen of the Icelandic elves allegedly resides here with her court.
Things to do
Fjord Bikes
Borgarfjörður eystri (in east Iceland) is one of those places where you can always look into the distance and see something incredible that you would love to experience up close. Mountain Biking allow…
Puffin Adventures
Puffin Adventures is a family-owned and operated RIB safari tour company in Borgarfjörður eystri. Driven by love for nature and wildlife, Puffin Adventures specializes in delivering tours that enable …
Hiking Trails
Víknaslóðir
Víknaslóðir trails, sometimes also referred to as Trails of the Inlets is a vast net of well-marked and versatile hiking routes reaching from the village in Borgarfjörður Eystri to Loðmundarfjörður. L…
Stórurð
Stórurð boulders is one of Icelands most spectacular sights and has gained more popularity amongst hikers in recent years. The expansive surroundings offer plenty to see and experience; blue-green po…
Álfaborg
On arrival to Borgarfjörður Eystri, you will se a distinctive landmark in the middle of the village; Álfaborg, or The city of Elves, where the Queen of Elves lives, legend tells. Numerous tales tell o…
Innra Hvannagil
The gorge Innra-Hvannagil is located in Njarðvík near Borgarfjörður Eystri and is accessible on foot from a parking by the road. After about 100 meters you find yourself at the mouth of this marvelou…
Food and accommodation
Blábjörg Resort
Blábjörg Resort is located in the idyllic fishing village of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjörður eystri. Surrounded by beautiful mountains and unique nature, various hiking trails and outdoor activities can b…
Álfacafé
Álfacafé is að friendly café in the village of Bakkagerði in Borgarfjörður Eystri. The visitor would do well to try the tasty waffles with whipped cream and fresh berries. The café is adorned with art…
Já sæll - Grill & bar
The restaurant ("Já sæll") is open during the summer. During other seasons the house is a community center.
Búðin - Village store Borgarfirði eystri
Búðin in Borgarfjörður eystri is a small and friendly village shop owned by the local people of Borgarfjörður. The policy is to have a good selection of necessities for locals as well as tourists who …
Borgarfjörður Eystri Campsite
Open from the beginning of May until the end of September
"Opening and closing times of the campsite and its services are depending on weather circumstances.
If you are planning to come early may or…
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Breiðuvíkurskáli
. Accommodation: 33 sleeping bags. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. Telephone: No telephone. GPS: N65°27.830-W13°40.286. Other facilities: Wood stove for heating…
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Loðmundarfjörður-Klyppstaður
The chalet of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club at Klyppsstaður in deserted fjord Loðmundarfjörður has a sleeping bag accommodation for up to 38 people. This is a spacious chalet, situated along the ce…
Ferðafélag Fljótsdalshéraðs - Húsavík
A hut under the auspices of the Fljótsdalshérað Touring Club, situated at Húsavík, the southernmost creek of the so-called Víknaslóðir hiking trail, south of Borgarfjörður Eystri. There is sleeping …
Travel Blog
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Many travelers who have visited Iceland before link the northern lights with Reykjavík or the south coast. Yet some of the top locations in Iceland to view the northern lights sit quietly in the east. The region stays far from crowds and city lights. If a trip to Iceland is on your calendar this winter, East Iceland deserves a closer look. Iceland sits just below the auroral oval, the band of activity around the magnetic poles. This location makes the northern lights in Iceland a near nightly possibility through the winter months. East Iceland offers even more advantages for anyone planning a hunt for the auroras. -
East Iceland Hidden Gems Worth Exploring
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East Fjords Iceland in Autumn for Photographers
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Borgarfjörður Eystri Travel Guide: A Wild Landscape of Mountains, Puffins and Legends
Tucked away among the colourful mountains of Austurland (East Iceland), Borgarfjörður Eystri is a small village with unforgettable character. Famous for its puffins, spectacular hiking trails, rich folklore and welcoming local community, the fjord is the perfect place to slow down and experience a quieter side of Iceland. Borgarfjörður Eystri is also part of The Fjord Way, a scenic travel route connecting the unique fjords and communities of East Iceland. From outdoor adventures and local food to culture, wellness and unique places to stay, here’s everything you need to start planning your visit to Borgarfjörður Eystri.
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Practical information
It is important to keep a few things in mind when travelling in Iceland. It is necessary to keep up with the weather forecast, even during summer, and road conditions. You must get familiar with the Icelandic Króna (currency) and pack appropriately for the season you are visiting, you can expect all kinds of weather all year round. And there is no need to buy water because the tap water is great!
