Region
West Iceland
80 km north of Reykjavik
Hvanneyri, Borgarfjörður
Home to Iceland's Agricultural University, a historic farm school and research center in West Iceland.
Population
~300
West Iceland • University town
Hvanneyri is a small academic community centered on the Agricultural University of Iceland. The site has been used for agricultural education and research since 1889, and it sits in the Borgarfjörður region among mountains and farmland.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Hvanneyri is Iceland's center for agricultural education and rural research.
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Population
~300
Academic community
Known for
Agricultural University
Founded 1889
Top Attractions near Hvanneyri
Agricultural University Campus
Historic educational institution since 1889
Borgarfjörður Valley
Farming valley with Viking history
Hraunfossar
Lava waterfalls, 30 km east
Barnafoss
Blue canyon waterfall nearby
Reykholt
Medieval scholar Snorri Sturluson's home
Langjökull Glacier
Iceland's second largest glacier
How to Get to Hvanneyri
From Reykjavik: 1 hour 15 minutes via Route 1 north to Borgarnes, then Route 50. From Borgarnes, Hvanneyri is about 20 km inland.
Best Time to Visit Hvanneyri
Summer (June-August) has the best weather for visiting the campus and the surrounding Borgarfjörður region. The university has events throughout the academic year.
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