The Jon Sigurdsson Museum
The Jon Sigurdsson Museum
Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjord in the Westfjords of Iceland is a distinguished place in the history of Iceland. It is the birthplace of Jon Sigurdsson (1811-1879), the principal champion of Iceland’s struggle for independence from Danish rule in the 19th century.
Jon wanted both to liberate the country from the Danish state and the Icelandic people from the old society and its economic system.
Jon’s name will always be linked to the establishment of the Icelandic state, and after his death in 1879, he became a symbol of the Icelandic nation.
There is also a turf house in Hrafnseyri, which is a copy of the house in which Jon grew up. Coffee is served in the turf house.
There is also a charming wooden church at Hrafnseyri which was consecrated in 1886.
MUSEUM DETAILS
Opening Hours: The museum is open from June 1st - September 8th See website for details, Hrafnseyri.are
Amenities: Café
Entrance Fee: Free