Landscape in Bakkagerði Iceland

Local Living Walk of Bakkagerði

Experience the peaceful magic of a natural area said to be home to elves.

Included in your voyage
  • Meet friendly locals and learn about their daily lives, history, and culture.
  • Visit the beautiful local church and the old Lindarbakki turf house.
  • Visit the fish factory and continue to Icelandic Down, famous for its eiderdown products.
  • Keep an eye out for elves!

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    1 hr 20 min

  • Max. passengers

    500

  • Booking Code

    INCL-BG61

  • Notices

    Dress according to local weather conditions.

In the land of elves

Get a glimpse of everyday life in the small town of Bakkagerði, situated in the beautiful area of Borgarfjörður Eystri. Meet friendly and welcoming locals along the way and learn about their daily lives, as well as the history, culture, and architecture of the area. Learn about the town’s spirit and hear legends of elves believed to live in this area.

Practical information:

  • Remarks/requirements: Dress according to local weather conditions.

  • Walking information: 1.2 miles/Paved and gravel ground.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.

  • Included: Coffee and kleina (twisted doughnut).

  • Language: English.