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A viewpoint in West Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.
Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.
Map of Borgarvirki
Map
65.4748°N, 20.5966°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 717 (Borgarvegur)
Off the main road- 2.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hvammstangi — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 161 km in a straight line
What else is close- 147 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Borgarvirki
3 Hour Djúpuvík Adventure - ATVfrom 39.000 ISK · 3 h 30 min
1 Hour Drangsnes Adventure - ATVfrom 18.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Ride & Raftfrom 35.400 ISK · 8 h
Give me 5from 31.000 ISK · 3 h
The Viking-Ride- All in Onefrom 15.000 ISK · 1 h 30 min
River Deltafrom 28.000 ISK · 3 h
Extreme River Raftingfrom 33.000 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Kayak tripfrom 14.900 ISK · 2 h 15 min
Family River raftingfrom 22.000 ISK · 3 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionBorgarvirki weather and conditions
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3°Covercast · feels -3°C8 m/sgusts 129 h 42 mdaylight · 08:17 – 17:59
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Unnamed viewpoint< 1 km
- 2
Bird watching18 km - 3Staðarfell87 km
- 4
Hraunfossar88 km - 5
Barnafoss88 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra18 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð19 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós25 km
Fuel
- 1
Víðihlíð11 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Hvammstangi18 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Laugarbakki21 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
- 1Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga18 km
- 2
Kjörbúðin25 km - 3Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar46 km
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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questions
How do I get to Borgarvirki?
Borgarvirki is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is there parking at Borgarvirki?
Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.
Is Borgarvirki safe to visit?
Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.
When is the best time to visit Borgarvirki?
Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason · Wikimedia Commons · CC0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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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