Borðeyri

Borðeyri is a small village located by Hrútafjörður fjord in the Strandir region of Iceland. It is one of the country’s least populated villages, with only 25 residents recorded on December 1, 2007. Despite its small size today, Borðeyri has a rich historical background.

In earlier centuries, Borðeyri was an important harbor and trading post, serving as a significant center for shipping and commerce in the region. Its location along Hrútafjörður made it a natural stopping point for vessels traveling along the coast.

The name Borðeyri is linked to the early settler Ingimundur the Old. According to tradition, when he explored the land in the summer following his arrival in Iceland, he found a piece of driftwood in the form of a board on the shore and named the spit Borðeyri after it. This event is described in the Vatnsdæla Saga.

Today, Borðeyri lies in a peaceful and scenic setting and stands as an example of Iceland’s small rural settlements, where a deep sense of history remains despite a very small population.