- Address: Br. Karbraut 13-15, Borgarnes, Iceland;
- Official page: nepal.vefurinn.is;
- Operating time: Mon. - cf. from 13:00 to 18:00, Sat, Sun. - day off.
Iceland is a real open-air museum. Hot springs, hiking trails to the craters, active volcanoes - all this is fine. But after a day spent in the fresh air, tourists can visit the city of Borgarnes . It houses one of the amazing museums in Iceland - the museum of the same name with the city Borgarnes.
Feature of the Borgarnes Museum
In the museum tourists are invited to study two compositions: one is devoted to the history of colonization, the second - "The Saga of Egil". Children and adults will be happy to visit the cultural center. A rarity for Iceland, but also a pleasant surprise for Russian-speaking tourists will be audio guide in Russian.
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History of local territories
Travelers will briefly tell about the world of Vikings. After that the main part begins - the story of the colonization of Iceland that started in the 870s from Norway. In order for the information to be fully understood, interactive maps are installed in the halls of the museum.
When the audio guide talks about a particular place, it is highlighted on the map. Even without the tips of an incorporeal voice in the headphones, one can understand how events developed. Maps are very informative.
Most of the narrative affects the conquest of the western side of the island. Attention is paid to farms in the vicinity of Borgarfjord. They were founded by the first settlers.
The second exhibition will fully tell and show the life of four generations of one family. It is about the genus of the famous Icelandic poet Egil. The composition covers a period of time from the end of IX to the end of the 10th century. It says how Egil's grandfather quarreled with the founder of the Norwegian state. After leaving the mainland, he settled on the island.
The key figure of the saga and exhibition is Egil himself. Viking will appear before the visitors in an ambiguous light: on the one hand, he is a cruel warrior, and on the other - a poet. Researchers believe that the author of "The Saga of Egil" is another celebrity of Iceland bard Snorri Sturluson. He was a descendant of Egil on the maternal line.
In the Borgarnes Museum, Iceland, there are three dozen scenes from the saga. With the help of figures, it was possible to accurately depict the main line of the plot.
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How to get to the Borgarnes Museum?
To get to the city and the museum, you need to come to the west coast of the island. The way from the capital is not so long - only 30 km. Taking the car for rent, it is necessary to drive along the ring road number 1, to cross the bridge over the fjord and to reach the destination. It is not difficult to find the museum building, as it is visible from all parts of the city.