In Hvanneyri, the heart of the Borgarfjörður countryside, you’ll find the Agricultural Museum of Iceland. This is the perfect place to learn about the Icelandic agriculture’s significant history, observe old tools and equipment, and think about farming’s future developments.  The museum puts particular emphasis on the early technological era. Among its most notable objects are tools used in Iceland’s first farming school, Ólafsdalsskólinn, and at Thor Jensen’s farm at Korpúlfsstaðir in Reykjavík, which used to be one of the largest and most modern dairy farms in the country.

Ullarselið, in the museum lobby, carries local handicraft, a perfect souvenir to take home after your visit (www.ull.is).

It’s possible to book guided tours of Hvanneyri, including a visit to Hvanneyri Church, one of the country’s most beautiful churches, and a walk around the old school site.

Local refreshments are available if booked in advance at the Agricultural University of Iceland, next door to the museum (tel. +354 433 5000).

Ten ideas for recreation in Borgarfjörður and surrounding regions:

1. Explore the natural treasures and history of Borgarfjörður, including the waterfalls Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls, and Snorri Sturluson’s home in Reykholt.
2. Travel across the icy surface of Langjökull and discover the glacier from within, by a magical man-made ice tunnel.
3. Venture on an excursion of Víðgelmir, Iceland’s largest cave and one of the world’s largest lava caves.
4. Go on a shorter or longer hike in the adventurous environment around Húsafell or bathe in the newly opened Canyon Baths.
5. Soak in Krauma thermal spa next to Deildartunguhver, Europe’s most powerful hot spring.
6. Go horseback riding with one of the horse rentals in the region, and/or book a stable visit at a local horse farm to learn more about the unique Icelandic horse.
7. Make the Icelandic goat’s acquaintance, an extraordinary breed, and its products at Háafell goat farm.
8. Relax in the Guðlaug Natural Pool on Langisandur beach and play with your kids in the sand.
9. Visit Steðji Brewery and sample some of its beers.
10. Dive into the region’s history at the Settlement Centre and Borgarnes Museum in Borgarnes, Akranes Folk Museum and The War and Peace Museum at Hlaðir by Hvalfjörður.

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