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Welcome to Borgarnes!
Borgarnes is only about 70 km from Reykjavík, an ideal destination for travelers looking for a short ride to where they can experience country life in a classic agricultural district. Just 40 minutes from the capital, the route to Borgarnes passes through the Hvalfjarðargöng Tunnel on Route 1 going north. The town is the crossroads where the routes to west and north Iceland meet.

About 1,800 people reside in Borgarnes, while a total of 2,520 live in the surrounding Borgarbyggð municipality. The Borgarfjarðarhérað district has an overall population of about 3,400.

Borgarnes is the center for transportation, trade and services. There is a health care center, shops, hotel, restaurant and service companies.

The municipality has good elementary and nursery schools, a robust social life and excellent services for residents.

The local district has two colleges: Bifröst School of Business and the Hvanneyri Agricultural University.

Just above Borgarnes is a good 9-hole golf course and excellent facilities for horsemen.