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The Settlement Center in Borgarnes

In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skalla-Grímsson. It also houses a cozy licensed restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop. The Center consists of three buildings, the warehouse, the merchant house and the reception hall. 

Offering a wealth of information, the Settlement Center provides a wonderful insight into Iceland's history. It also gives you the chance to put your visit into the context of the country's past. The exhibitions recreate the fascinating drama of the Sagas and the birth of this island nation. They also bring to life one of Iceland's most important cultural treasures, Egils Saga. 

Please take virtual visit to the Settlement Center and see what we have to offer: The Settlement Center 


 

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The Settlement Center

In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skalla-Grímsson. It also houses a cozy licensed restaurant, a café and a souvenir shop. The Center consists of three buildings, the warehouse, the merchant house and the reception hall. 

Family friendly resraurant.

Curiosity is not the only hunger you can satisfy at the Settlement Centre, with our bright and spacious second-floor restaurant offering a tasty selection. A local favorite is our daily wellness buffet, featuring freshly prepared soups, salads, pasta courses and homemade bread. 

Please take virtual visit to the Settlement Center and see what we have to offer: The Settlement Center