ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Settlement and Egils Saga Exhibition Ticket
RegionWest Iceland
From Reykjavík1–3 hr
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Aurora Reykjavik - The Northern Lights Center · Reykjavík forecast
5°
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Today · Wind 5 m/s
Today
5° -4°
Clear sky
Tomorrow
1° -4°
Clear sky
Sun
-3° -7°
Clear sky
Mon
-7° -9°
Partly cloudy
Tue
0° -8°
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Wed
1° -1°
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Thu
3° 1°
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Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
Road signals for West Iceland
Official road alerts from Vegagerðin that IceWay can confidently match to this travel region.
Borgarfjarðarvegur: Unaós - Borgarfjörður (Vatnsskarð)Slippery
Hafnarhólmavegur: Borgarfjörður eystriSlippery
Vestfjarðavegur í Miðdölum: Skógstagl - BúðardalurSpots of ice
For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
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.
The exhibitions at the Settlement Center tell the story of the first settlers and the story of Iceland’s most important saga – Egils Saga.
Egill Skalla-Grimson was a famous Viking and poet and his father and was one of the first settlers and his family settled at Borg near Borgarnes.
The goal is to make the ancient sagas accessible to all ages.
Multi-media and theatrical techniques are employed to help the visitor experience first hand the excitement of setting off over the open ocean for lands unknown.
The audio guided storytelling programs are available in 15 languages.
What's included
Included
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
Itinerary
- Tour stop
An entertaining and educational, audio guided, exhibition that tells the story of the first settlers, and the story of Iceland’s most important saga – Egils Saga. Egill Skalla-Grimson was a famous Viking and poet.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.