The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
Brákarbraut 13-15, 310West Iceland

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.
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