Best places in Borgarnes, Iceland to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Best places in Borgarnes

Discover the best places in Borgarnes, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 1.9K places in the city.

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Gljufrabui

Tourist attraction

Nearly hidden waterfall in a narrow canyon that cascades into a pool near the famous Seljalandsfoss.

4.90 (3.8K reviews) (~138.7 km from centre)

Brauð & Co

Bakery

👍 Nice bakery with vegan options, only space for 2 to eat inside. Gets fairly busy but service is efficient. Staff spoke good English (thanks) Generally good for fresh baked goodies, the vegan options sell out quickly (please make more of them) and I missed them twice. Vegan croissants only available...

4.90 (3K reviews) (~43.84 km from centre)

Mia's Country Van - Local Fish & Chips

Fish & chips restaurant

👍👍 This is hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had! The fish is so tender, moist and flaky. The batter is light and crispy and not oily at all! I have had a fair share of fish and chips in my days but this one is the best. The chips are so crispy, you have many choices with the sauces and ot...

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4.90 (1.1K reviews) (~162.89 km from centre)

Skool Beans micro roaster… and sometimes a cat!

Cafe

👍👍 Skool Beans is exactly what we hoped. We’d put it as one of our things to do on our trip and it paid off. The bus is super cute and cosy and has fantastic views of the outdoors on either side. It’s lovely and warm, and the staff are so welcoming and friendly. You’re made to feel very welcome. The dr...

$ $$$

4.90 (1K reviews) (~189.34 km from centre)

Tjöruhúsið

Seafood restaurant

👍👍 This restaurant in the basement of an old home/church has been in the family for the owner for many years. The interior setting is reminiscent of an ale house so learn to be cozy with your neighbor. The owner and servers delighted us with tales of the location and history while the meals were bein...

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4.90 (1K reviews) (~179.1 km from centre)

Haifoss

Landmark

Dramatic waterfall in a remote location near a volcano with many photo opportunities.

4.90 (1K reviews) (~113.51 km from centre)

Seljalandsfoss

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Amazing waterfall!! Big and beautiful! When driving on the highway I saw it from like 20 mins away. Incredible. It is paid parking I think like Is a very popular walk and waterfalls. Large crowds and people everywhere. Parking lot was nearly full as well when I arrived around one with few spots, luc...

4.80 (18.7K reviews) (~139.07 km from centre)

Gullfoss Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Part of the golden triangle tour, but would certainly visit this separately given the chance. Amazing view from every angle ... Bitterly cold but give some amazing pictures

4.80 (8.5K reviews) (~89.48 km from centre)

Reynisfjara Beach

Beach

Jagged rocks stand jutting out of the sea just off this black sand beach with basalt formations.

4.80 (7.3K reviews) (~187.65 km from centre)

Goðafoss

Tourist attraction

👍👍 What a wonderful, scenic attraction! So easy to get in and out of. A wide, paved walking path made it a breeze to get to right off the main road. There's a gift shop and bathrooms for all the road warriors out there in need of a quick stop. Multiple viewing points make it so easy to capture that pe...

4.80 (3.9K reviews) (~240.79 km from centre)

FlyOver Iceland

Tourist attraction

Attraction with motion seating & a wraparound screen, simulating flight over mountains & glaciers.

4.80 (2.9K reviews) (~42.45 km from centre)

Arabian Taste

Syrian restaurant

👍👍 My goodness if this isn’t the best Doner Kebab I’ve ever had. I had the chicken Doner, my dad had the mixed Doner (lamb and chicken) and my mum had the falafel. The meat was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Even the the pita tasted freshly baked. An excellent treat after a very long day.

$ $$$

4.90 (668 reviews) (~43.89 km from centre)

Aldeyjarfoss

Tourist attraction

Scenic 20-m. waterfall amidst black basalt columns formed by lava thousands of years ago.

4.90 (665 reviews) (~234.52 km from centre)

Dyrhólaey

Nature preserve

Small peninsula with picturesque views, a lighthouse & a large arch of volcanic rock in the sea.

4.80 (2.5K reviews) (~185.92 km from centre)

Hálsanefshellir Cave

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Beautiful basalt columns located on gorgeous black sand beach. You are able to climb the basalt columns however our guide informed us they are very slippy and prone to crumble, so I wouldn’t advise for safety reasons, and of course to preserve the beautiful columns. Please make sure you are informe...

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~188.87 km from centre)

Brúarfoss

Tourist attraction

Remote destination offering a series of small, rambling waterfalls seemingly bright blue in color.

4.80 (1.9K reviews) (~74.03 km from centre)

Valeria Specialty Coffee

Coffee roasters

👍👍 A lot of love goes into this coffee shop, and it shows. The owner's love for every aspect of coffee is reflected here. The downstairs sitting area is cozy and the shopkeeper was extremely friendly. The coffee roast they serve is different from most in Iceland, kind of nutty and a very unique flavor....

5.00 (352 reviews) (~76.57 km from centre)

Snæfellsjökull National Park

National park

Nature area with a famous, glacier-peaked volcano, plus black-sand beaches & rock formations.

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~102.35 km from centre)

Issi fish and chips

Fish and chips takeaway

👍👍 This is excellent fish and chips - the fish is perfectly cooked and tender, very enjoyable. The fries are good but not the best I've had. It's their only item on the menu here, but overall very good (I went back for seconds!) Reasonable price and you can get tartar or ketchup - or both!

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4.90 (555 reviews) (~69.66 km from centre)

Reykjadalur Thermal Bathing Pools

Hiking area

👍👍 Amazing thermal bath, well worth the hike. If you’re a little on the bigger side it is completely doable, just be aware the first 20-25 mins is uphill and pretty tiresome but after that it’s smooth sailing rest of the way. If you want to avoid paying parking just park outside the parking lot and wal...

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~64.03 km from centre)

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