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Borgarfjörður

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Borgarfjörður is a fjord in the west of Iceland near the town of Borgarnes. Although the waters of Borgarfjörður appear calm, the fjord has significant undercurrents and shallows.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Borgarfjörður

Borgarfjörður is in West Iceland at 64.4814°N, 22.0338°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Borgarnes — 9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
37 km in a straight line
What else is close
120 mapped places within 20 km

Borgarfjörður weather and conditions

At Borgarfjörður in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 44 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:50). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Borgarfjörður?
Borgarfjörður is a bay on the coast of West Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Borgarfjörður?
Borgarfjörður is in West Iceland. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Borgarfjörður?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Borgarfjörður?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Straumfjörður9 km
  2. 2Grunnafjördur12 km
  3. 3Grundartangi18 km
  4. 4Hvalfjörður22 km
  5. 5Maríuhöfn23 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
8.1 km·~10 min drive

Hot_tub hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður
18 km·~22 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit
22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur
26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borgarnes
9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði
14 km·~17 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stóri – Lambhagi 4
14 km·~17 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#4.Akranes
17 km·~21 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
8.9 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
9 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes
9.1 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 295.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Elínarvegur
17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes
17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akranes Esjubraut
18 km·~21 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain
6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →
#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour
8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →
#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal
5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →
3 tours near West Iceland

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