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Borgarfjörður
About
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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
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30 min stop
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Borgarfjörður
Small groups
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
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Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Best with few people.
Campsites
The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…
The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes
Supermarkets
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 295.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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