Fossatún

Visit the beautiful area of Fossatún

Fossatún is a settlement located on the banks of the river Grímsá in Borgarfjörður along route 50, just 90 km from Reykjavík. The area is known for its beautiful surroundings and there are many marked hiking paths to enjoy the sites.

There is also a riverside restaurant and a Troll Garden where marked paths are highlighted by pictures and stories of trolls in the area. Steinar Berg, who authors a series of popular story books about trolls that are illustrated by Brian Pilkington, is the proprietor of Fossatún and his autographed books are available in the local shop.