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Exterior view of The Settlement Center (Landnámssetur Íslands) in Borgarnes, West Iceland, recommended by Handpicked Iceland.

Interior signage at The Settlement Center pointing toward the Saga Loft and the Settlement Exhibition.

An exhibit from the Settlement Center in West Iceland illustrating the journey of the first settlers through hand-carved wooden sculptures and painted scenery.

Hand-carved wooden figures of Viking settlers on a ship at The Settlement Center museum.

The Settlement Center

Borgarnes, Iceland

West Iceland

Culture

Museum / Exhibitions

Historical

Family-friendly

Café

A very informative and creative two-part multi-media exhibition. With audio-guides available in 15 languages, it tells the “Saga of The Settlement of Iceland” and of Iceland’s most famous Viking and first poet Egill Skallagrímsson. A rich history told in a fun and creative way, suitable for all ages!

by Gigi

Get in Touch

Website

+354-437 1600

Address Brákarbraut 13-15, Borgarnes

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