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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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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 be found here both during the summer and winter seasons. Rising out of the village is the mystical Elf City, Álfaborg, where the elves watch over the t…
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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 artifacts made from local rocks and other interesting pieces on display portraying local culture and art. Next door you´ll find the local fish factory wh…
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Álfheimar Country Hotel
The guesthouse Álfheimar disposes of 32 double rooms with private bathrooms. Restaurant with special dishes made out of local raw material. Convenient location for hiking tours. 1-6 days organized hiking tours in the magnificent nature are available, conducted by local guides. Nearby Hafnarhólmi harbor is known for bird watching and an easy access…
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Já sæll - Grill & bar
The restaurant ("Já sæll") is open during the summer. During other seasons the house is a community center.
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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 make their way to this beautiful village in East Iceland. As well as being a shop, it also hosts a tourist information center where tourists can gathe…
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Borgarfjörður Eystri Campsite
Campsite with a service building, showers, drying cabinets, electricity for small devices, and good facilities for camping vehicles.
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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. Gas stove for cooking. Toilets and shower. Camping place, coal grill (but no coals)
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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 celebrated Víkurslóðir hiking route.
. Accommodation: 38 sleeping bag. Operating time: Closed and locked during winter, wardens during summer. GPS: N°65…
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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 bag accommodation for 33. The chalet is heated with a lumber stove and there is gas for cooking, as well as a shower and a WC. Camping facilities at h…
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Borgarfjörður Eystri Campsite
Campsite with a service building, showers, drying cabinets, electricity for small devices, and good facilities for camping vehicles.
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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!
