The Settlement Centre in the picturesque coastal town of Borganes, just an hour’s drive from Reykjavik, a visit to the Settlement Centre makes a great afternoon out. The centre offers two exhibitions outlining the original settlement of Iceland as told through the sagas and highlighting one of its most famous Vikings, the poet and star of his own saga “Egil Skalla-Grimsson”.
Putting it all into context. Enjoyed and praised by those who know nothing about the sagas, through to even the most learned scholars, the whole thing comes together beautifully to give visitors of any age a great introduction to what is really Iceland’s equivalent of what the pyramids are to Egyptian history. And if you start your holiday here, it will really help the significance of a lot of other historical sites and stories to fall into place as you travel around the country.
An afternoon to remember. Finish off the day with a meal at the beautiful restaurant, which serves a delicious array of fresh, healthy fare at reasonable prices, and you can still be back in the city the same evening.
Opening hours Sept – May: Daily 11- 5 June – Aug: Exhibitions 10-7 – Restaurant 10 - 9 Opening hours can be extended by request
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