The Settlement Center is at Brakarbraut 13 to 15 in Borgarnes. It occupies 2 of the town's oldest buildings and has exhibitions about Iceland's settlement period and Egil's Saga.
What the Settlement Center covers
The center recreates Iceland's earliest settlement period and introduces the saga figure Egil Skalla-Grimsson. For regional context, read the West Iceland guide.
The settlement and Egil exhibitions
The core visitor experience consists of 2 parts: a settlement exhibition and an Egil's Saga exhibition. Together they cover the earliest settlement period and the story associated with Egil Skalla-Grimsson.
Historic buildings in Borgarnes
The center occupies 2 of Borgarnes's oldest buildings. The same site also has a restaurant, cafe, and souvenir shop.
Comparing West Iceland tours
Borgarnes is reached from Reykjavik by following Route 1 north. You can compare West Iceland and Snaefellsnes tours, but a listing should not be assumed to include the center.
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