Guidebook a round Búdardalur
Petting Zoo
Hólar farm
Fun pet zoo, a raven who talks and starred in the TV series KATLA, love the host Rebba
Food scene
Drop by this lively family farm for a golden opportunity to taste the homemade ice cream and sorbet in many flavours. They produce and sell old fashion skyr, skyr assorted chocolates, various types of cheese, meat from the farm, and much more. Bring the kids along and explore this child friendly farm.
Erpsstaðir, Búðardalur
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Erpsstaðir Creamery
Drop by this lively family farm for a golden opportunity to taste the homemade ice cream and sorbet in many flavours. They produce and sell old fashion skyr, skyr assorted chocolates, various types of cheese, meat from the farm, and much more. Bring the kids along and explore this child friendly farm.
Erpsstaðir, Búðardalur
Steðji, one of the most famous micro breweries in Iceland. Learn about the heritage of Icelandic beer, see how it’s brewed on site and sample the fine glacier water-brewed beverages in a fun, friendly and relaxing environment. This family-run brewhouse has a top selection of local beers, from strawberry beer to lager and seasonal beers – you might find it hard to pick your favourite! Visits last around 45 minutes and, thanks to its accessible location, can easily be tagged on to some of west Iceland’s most popular tours.
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Steðji
515/2Steðji, one of the most famous micro breweries in Iceland. Learn about the heritage of Icelandic beer, see how it’s brewed on site and sample the fine glacier water-brewed beverages in a fun, friendly and relaxing environment. This family-run brewhouse has a top selection of local beers, from strawberry beer to lager and seasonal beers – you might find it hard to pick your favourite! Visits last around 45 minutes and, thanks to its accessible location, can easily be tagged on to some of west Iceland’s most popular tours.
Museum
Home of
Eirik the Red & Leif the Lucky
Hidden away in West Iceland, the Dalabyggð region was the starting point for one of the most exciting chapters in the history of mankind:
The Viking Age expansion continued westward from Iceland and took explorers first to Greenland and later to the shores of North America.
Visitors are welcomed by guides wearing typical Viking Age clothing and gear. Our guides are well versed in the history of the farm, its inhabitants and the Viking Age. Tours are on-going throughout the day, every half an hour. We welcome your arrival!
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Eiriksstadir - Viking Longhouse
Home of
Eirik the Red & Leif the Lucky
Hidden away in West Iceland, the Dalabyggð region was the starting point for one of the most exciting chapters in the history of mankind:
The Viking Age expansion continued westward from Iceland and took explorers first to Greenland and later to the shores of North America.
Visitors are welcomed by guides wearing typical Viking Age clothing and gear. Our guides are well versed in the history of the farm, its inhabitants and the Viking Age. Tours are on-going throughout the day, every half an hour. We welcome your arrival!
Leif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Eric the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenland, Canada and the US, are presented in a new exhibition, consisting of works from ten renowned Icelandic visual artists.
An audio guide will lead you through the history as you view the magical world of the exhibition.
Afterwards you can enjoy a quick bite to eat or some good coffee on the ground floor.
Vínlandssetur - The Leif Eiriksson center
BúðarbrautLeif Eiriksson Center
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Eric the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenland, Canada and the US, are presented in a new exhibition, consisting of works from ten renowned Icelandic visual artists.
An audio guide will lead you through the history as you view the magical world of the exhibition.
Afterwards you can enjoy a quick bite to eat or some good coffee on the ground floor.
Hvammstsngi is about one hour away from Budardalur.
Boat tours run from May 15th through September 30th; check their web site for more information. Oh, and here’s the separate web site for the museum, which is open year-round. Boat tours leave at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. Note that the museum closes at 4 PM in the summer, so you’ll have to see the museum before your 4:00 tour.
Hvammstangi is also home to the Kidka Wool Factory Outlet, which usually offers small scraps of wool for free, along with larger very inexpensive wool scraps. (They offer a lot more wool products too, but the free and cheap stuff was unique!) This isn’t a must do in Iceland, but it’s an enjoyable, memorable, and educational trip. At least in nice weather.
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Icelandic Seal Center
StrandgataHvammstsngi is about one hour away from Budardalur.
Boat tours run from May 15th through September 30th; check their web site for more information. Oh, and here’s the separate web site for the museum, which is open year-round. Boat tours leave at 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. Note that the museum closes at 4 PM in the summer, so you’ll have to see the museum before your 4:00 tour.
Hvammstangi is also home to the Kidka Wool Factory Outlet, which usually offers small scraps of wool for free, along with larger very inexpensive wool scraps. (They offer a lot more wool products too, but the free and cheap stuff was unique!) This isn’t a must do in Iceland, but it’s an enjoyable, memorable, and educational trip. At least in nice weather.
Sightseeing
Fun hiking
Gudrunarlaug is one of many "hidden" geothermal pools in Iceland, located in Laugar í Sælingsdal
Swimmingpool , hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful surroundings
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Laugar í Sælingsdal
SælingsdalsvegurFun hiking
Gudrunarlaug is one of many "hidden" geothermal pools in Iceland, located in Laugar í Sælingsdal
Swimmingpool , hot tub, steam bath and wading pool in beautiful surroundings
The Crucifix Mounds are on road #590, just west of the crossing by Asgardur. Aud, the settler of the area, had a few crucifixes erected on its top and went there for her prayers. In 1965 the present stone crucifix was unveiled there in her memory.
Krosshólar
The Crucifix Mounds are on road #590, just west of the crossing by Asgardur. Aud, the settler of the area, had a few crucifixes erected on its top and went there for her prayers. In 1965 the present stone crucifix was unveiled there in her memory.
Valley Haukadalur is rather wide and well vegetated. It contains a trout lake and the nice salmon river Haukadalsa. In the past, the valley floor was well wooded, but only a few trees remain nowadays. From the farm Hamar on the southern side of the valley, the sun cannot be seen during a 25-week period in winter.
The most renowned historic site of the valley is the farm Eiriksstadir (Eric’s Farm), where Eric the Red lived until he was exiled from the country and sailed to Greenland, where he resettled. His son, who left with his parents, grew up there to the age of six. He, of course, was the discoverer of North America in the year 1000, Leif the Lucky.
Haukadalur
Valley Haukadalur is rather wide and well vegetated. It contains a trout lake and the nice salmon river Haukadalsa. In the past, the valley floor was well wooded, but only a few trees remain nowadays. From the farm Hamar on the southern side of the valley, the sun cannot be seen during a 25-week period in winter.
The most renowned historic site of the valley is the farm Eiriksstadir (Eric’s Farm), where Eric the Red lived until he was exiled from the country and sailed to Greenland, where he resettled. His son, who left with his parents, grew up there to the age of six. He, of course, was the discoverer of North America in the year 1000, Leif the Lucky.
Farm Saudafell and former church site is situated in the Middalir Valleys in the Dalir District at the foot of a synonymous mountain.
Sagas of IcelandAccording to the Sturlunga Saga, the ancestor of the Sturlunga dynasty, lived there. Once the Vatnsfiord dynasty attacked his farm in January 1229, when he was away, plundered and disgraced the people. Three years later, the brothers of the Vatnsfiord dynasty were travelling in past Sturla’s farm. He became aware of that, went after them and killed them for revenge.
In the 16th century bishop Jon Arason, his two sons and other followers were visiting Saudafell. His archenemy, Dadi Gudmundsson of farm Snoksdalur got the news of his presence there. He gathered an army of men, went to Saudafell and seized the father and sons prisoners. He took them to Skalholt, the bishopric of the southern see, where they were beheaded January 7th 1550 by Danish soldiers.
Sauðafell
Farm Saudafell and former church site is situated in the Middalir Valleys in the Dalir District at the foot of a synonymous mountain.
Sagas of IcelandAccording to the Sturlunga Saga, the ancestor of the Sturlunga dynasty, lived there. Once the Vatnsfiord dynasty attacked his farm in January 1229, when he was away, plundered and disgraced the people. Three years later, the brothers of the Vatnsfiord dynasty were travelling in past Sturla’s farm. He became aware of that, went after them and killed them for revenge.
In the 16th century bishop Jon Arason, his two sons and other followers were visiting Saudafell. His archenemy, Dadi Gudmundsson of farm Snoksdalur got the news of his presence there. He gathered an army of men, went to Saudafell and seized the father and sons prisoners. He took them to Skalholt, the bishopric of the southern see, where they were beheaded January 7th 1550 by Danish soldiers.
Farm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir District with annexed churches at Stadarholl, Skard, Stadarfell and Dagverdarnes. Catholic churches were dedicated to God, the holy Mary, John the Baptist, the apostles John and Peter, King Olaf of Norway, St. Thorlakur bishop, Mary Magdalena and other saints. The present church was consecrated in 1884. It was built of wood and thoroughly renovated in the late 20th century.
Hvammur í Dölum
KlofningsvegurFarm Hvammur is a parsonage and a church site in Hvammur County of the Dalir District with annexed churches at Stadarholl, Skard, Stadarfell and Dagverdarnes. Catholic churches were dedicated to God, the holy Mary, John the Baptist, the apostles John and Peter, King Olaf of Norway, St. Thorlakur bishop, Mary Magdalena and other saints. The present church was consecrated in 1884. It was built of wood and thoroughly renovated in the late 20th century.
The most popular glacier for skiing and hiking in Iceland is Langjökull – the country’s second largest glacier and the glittering diamond in the Vesturland’s crown. Living up to its name which means ‘the Long Glacier’, Langjökull offers a 367 miles sq (950 km sq) stretch of ice cap, ideal for snowmobiling and admiring the winter wonderland scenery. However, that’s not all Langjökull has to offer: beneath the frosty surface lies a network of vast manmade ice caves where a world of shimmering blue and silver ice is waiting to be explored.
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Langjökull
The most popular glacier for skiing and hiking in Iceland is Langjökull – the country’s second largest glacier and the glittering diamond in the Vesturland’s crown. Living up to its name which means ‘the Long Glacier’, Langjökull offers a 367 miles sq (950 km sq) stretch of ice cap, ideal for snowmobiling and admiring the winter wonderland scenery. However, that’s not all Langjökull has to offer: beneath the frosty surface lies a network of vast manmade ice caves where a world of shimmering blue and silver ice is waiting to be explored.
The Glanni waterfall in the river Norðurá is believed to be home to elves and gnomes. And believe you me, that is of g importance to the Icelanders who have great respect for those invisible beings coexisting with humans in perfect harmony. Glanni is by no means the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland, nor the largest. But, it is the source of the water flow for Norðurá, one of the greatest salmon fishing rivers in Iceland.
The landscape around Glanni is quite diverse due to its location near to an ancient lava field. But, as Borgarfjörður is the most genial area in Iceland, whereas weather is concerned, you will also find fragrant woods and colourful fauna nearby. Hiking from the parking area at the Birföst village, the Glanni area is ideal for a picnic. It is a most tranquil experience. From a bluff by the river's edge, you will get excellent views of Glanni on your way to the waterfall. It is one of those perfect photo spots.
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Καταρράκτης Γκλάνι
The Glanni waterfall in the river Norðurá is believed to be home to elves and gnomes. And believe you me, that is of g importance to the Icelanders who have great respect for those invisible beings coexisting with humans in perfect harmony. Glanni is by no means the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland, nor the largest. But, it is the source of the water flow for Norðurá, one of the greatest salmon fishing rivers in Iceland.
The landscape around Glanni is quite diverse due to its location near to an ancient lava field. But, as Borgarfjörður is the most genial area in Iceland, whereas weather is concerned, you will also find fragrant woods and colourful fauna nearby. Hiking from the parking area at the Birföst village, the Glanni area is ideal for a picnic. It is a most tranquil experience. From a bluff by the river's edge, you will get excellent views of Glanni on your way to the waterfall. It is one of those perfect photo spots.
Grábrók is a volcanic crater east of Lake Hreðavatn in the fjord of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland.
Easy “hiking” on stairs (15-20min) to reach the top of the crater and enjoy the view of the inside and the second and third craters. One you are on the top you can walk all around the crater. In 1h max you can visit this place. I did one of my most scenic drone footage. Since it’s on the ring 1 I really recommend to stop on the way to Reykjavík from Búðardalur.
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Grábrók
Grábrók is a volcanic crater east of Lake Hreðavatn in the fjord of Borgarfjörður in West Iceland.
Easy “hiking” on stairs (15-20min) to reach the top of the crater and enjoy the view of the inside and the second and third craters. One you are on the top you can walk all around the crater. In 1h max you can visit this place. I did one of my most scenic drone footage. Since it’s on the ring 1 I really recommend to stop on the way to Reykjavík from Búðardalur.
Resturant
A restaurant and a bar is also located in the house where pizzas and hamburgers are the main dishes of the menu, also offers a few specials. Open daily from 12:00 to 21:00. https://www.facebook.com/DalakotBudardal/
Dalakot restaurant
DalbrautA restaurant and a bar is also located in the house where pizzas and hamburgers are the main dishes of the menu, also offers a few specials. Open daily from 12:00 to 21:00. https://www.facebook.com/DalakotBudardal/
Veidistadurinn
Vesturbrauthttps://www.facebook.com/veidistadurinn
Only town in Iceland with no church
Búðardalur The village has a long history, dating from the time of the first settlements in Iceland. The name means "Camp Valley", or more etymologically straightforward "Boothdale"; it is where settlers had temporary camps when coming to the area. In 1899, Búðardalur was officially granted the right of commerce. Budardalur is a small village at the head of Hvammsfiordur Bay. The village is the commercial centre for the county and boasts of one of the most advanced dairies in Iceland. The dairy serves several nearby counties and daily its trucks drive hundreds of kilometres to gather milk from the farms. It is renowned for its ardent efforts to create new milk products and has won many prizes in Iceland and in Europe for its specialised products, and its cheeses are very popular. A modern abattoir and meat processing plant is operated locally and its products are well know all over the country.
Many interesting places of interest / historical sites can be explored near Budardalur, and a number of rivers and lakes offer excellent trout, char and salmon fishing. Iceland’s oldest indoor swimming pool is at, some 20 km north of Budardalur. Laugar was a school centre and now a newly built and renovated summer hotel in friendly environments is operated there.
Búðardalur
Spa
Krauma Thermal Baths are in West Iceland, near the town of Reykholt. Note that there are 2 towns named Reykholt in Iceland: the other one is in the South of Iceland, in the Golden Circle area. Krauma opened at the end of 2016, the first in a trio of new premium thermal baths. GeoSea in North Iceland opened in 2018, and Vök Baths in East Iceland opened in 2019.
Krauma costs 3950 ISK for adults, 2000 ISK for kids 13-16, and free for kids 12 and under.
There is a full service restaurant inside, or the well-regarded food truck Staldrid operates right outside.
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Krauma
Krauma Thermal Baths are in West Iceland, near the town of Reykholt. Note that there are 2 towns named Reykholt in Iceland: the other one is in the South of Iceland, in the Golden Circle area. Krauma opened at the end of 2016, the first in a trio of new premium thermal baths. GeoSea in North Iceland opened in 2018, and Vök Baths in East Iceland opened in 2019.
Krauma costs 3950 ISK for adults, 2000 ISK for kids 13-16, and free for kids 12 and under.
There is a full service restaurant inside, or the well-regarded food truck Staldrid operates right outside.