Take the detour off Rte 711 (or accessed via Rte 716 off the Ring Road) to reach mysterious Borgarvirki, believed to be a defensive fortification from the early years of Icelandic history. It's a natural rock formation (an ancient 'volcanic plug' of columnar basalt) and sits 177m above the landscapes, offering both a great place for a scramble and sweeping vistas.
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9.53 MILES
On the Vatnsnes Peninsula's east coast, 30km north of the Ring Road, there's a car park, viewing platform and path leading to the splendidly photogenic鈥
12.23 MILES
On the west side of Vatnsnes Peninsula is 滨濒濒耻驳补蝉迟补冒颈谤 farm, with wonderful views of peaks along the Strandir coast in the Westfjords. A 10-minute walk鈥
28.3 MILES
Legend has it that this stumpy rock stack is the remains of a petrified troll and Uxi, her bull, is the formation out at sea near the island of Gr铆msey鈥
7.74 MILES
Around 19km west of Bl枚ndu贸s, a 6km detour along Rte 721 leads you to a precious stone church, 脼颈苍驳别测谤补谤, sitting quietly and photogenically beside H贸p鈥
11.52 MILES
The town's prime attraction is the prominent Icelandic Seal Centre on the harbourfront, where you can learn about conservation of seals, historical seal鈥
9.9 MILES
Take Rte 715 south off the Ring Road to reach the scenic waterfalls at 碍辞濒耻驳濒箩煤蹿耻谤, an enchanting canyon that legend has it was once home to a beautiful鈥
15.62 MILES
Set in a head-turning modern building on the north bank of the Blanda River, this small, attractive museum displays local handicrafts, painstakingly鈥
Bygg冒asafn H煤nvetninga og Strandamanna
21.24 MILES
Located, 13km north of Sta冒arsk谩li, this regional museum includes the well-constructed interior of a 19th-century homestead and the shark-fishing boat鈥
Nearby North Iceland attractions
7.74 MILES
Around 19km west of Bl枚ndu贸s, a 6km detour along Rte 721 leads you to a precious stone church, 脼颈苍驳别测谤补谤, sitting quietly and photogenically beside H贸p鈥
9.53 MILES
On the Vatnsnes Peninsula's east coast, 30km north of the Ring Road, there's a car park, viewing platform and path leading to the splendidly photogenic鈥
9.9 MILES
Take Rte 715 south off the Ring Road to reach the scenic waterfalls at 碍辞濒耻驳濒箩煤蹿耻谤, an enchanting canyon that legend has it was once home to a beautiful鈥
11.52 MILES
The town's prime attraction is the prominent Icelandic Seal Centre on the harbourfront, where you can learn about conservation of seals, historical seal鈥
12.23 MILES
On the west side of Vatnsnes Peninsula is 滨濒濒耻驳补蝉迟补冒颈谤 farm, with wonderful views of peaks along the Strandir coast in the Westfjords. A 10-minute walk鈥
15.62 MILES
Set in a head-turning modern building on the north bank of the Blanda River, this small, attractive museum displays local handicrafts, painstakingly鈥
7. Bygg冒asafn H煤nvetninga og Strandamanna
21.24 MILES
Located, 13km north of Sta冒arsk谩li, this regional museum includes the well-constructed interior of a 19th-century homestead and the shark-fishing boat鈥
28.3 MILES
Legend has it that this stumpy rock stack is the remains of a petrified troll and Uxi, her bull, is the formation out at sea near the island of Gr铆msey鈥