
Borgarfjordur Eystri Travel Guide
Iceland
Borgarfjordur Eystri is a small settlement of around 100 people in East Iceland, on the fjord of the same name. Its remote setting makes it a useful base for exploring this part of the Icelandic coast.
Travellers arriving by air can use Borgarfjordur Eystri Airport (BGJ). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach visits are not a main feature of the immediate area.
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Pays in ISK
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +354
Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Borgarfjordur Eystri
Jan
1°22Feb
3°17Mar
1°22Apr
4°17May
10°12Jun
11°18Jul
13°16Aug
12°17Sep
10°21Oct
6°21Nov
3°19Dec
2°18Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Borgarfjordur Eystri
Borgarfjarðarhreppur
historic site
2.2 km
Borgarfjörður eystri
historic site
3.3 km
Bakkafjall (utlöpare)
historic site
4.4 km
Lindarbakki, Borgarfjardarvegur, Iceland
historic site
2.3 km
Getting there
Borgarfjordur Eystri Airport · 3.1 km
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