Saudanes on Langanes parsonage was built in 1879 of hewn stone. The Saudanes-house is a part of the house collection of the National Museum of Iceland and is a very interesting stop, especially becaus...

The Skagafjordur Heritage Museum – Minjahusid in Saudar­krokur houses a permanent exhibition featuring various workshops of local craftsmen dating to the early 20th century. It is also the venue for t...

 A magnificent north-Icelandic turf house that was built in the latter half of the 19th century. Notice the craftsmanship that went into its construction. MUSEUM DETAILS Opening Hours: See thjodminjas...

Born at Eiriksstadir (Erstad) in West-Iceland to Erik the Red, Leif became Iceland’s greatest explorer who sought out the North American continent purely for the sake of exploration some 600 years bef...

A journey through time in 2000 square meters of world-class exhibition room beginning with the Vikings settling in the early 800’s. Exhibitions and events.Advancing through time guests can explore he...

When Icelanders switched to using concrete as a building material in the early 20th century, little thought was given to preserving the traditional style of turf buildings that had been in use since t...

The Sigurjon Olafsson Museum houses sculptures and drawings by sculptor Sigurjon Olafsson, along with sources of information about the artist. It serves as a center for research on his art. In additio...

Reykjavik Art Museum is Iceland´s largest network of art museums. Current ExhibitionsEstablished in 1973, the museum is housed in three unique buildings in central Reykjavík and holds some of the mos...

Icelandic national costume, collectively known in Icelandic as “Þjodbuningurinn” has enjoyed various levels of popularity since the term was coined in Iceland in the 19th century, during the fight for...

Reykholt is one of Iceland’s main historical sites, a cultural centre past and present. Snorri Sturluson, a famous medieval historian, politician and chieftain settled in Reykholt in 1206 and was kill...