Osvor is a reconstruction of a 19th-century fishing station. The curator, dressed in a traditional fisherman’s outfit, leads visitors through the station showing them the houses, the fishing boat, and...

Many people visit Strandarkirkja, which stays open throughout the summer and on weekends in spring and autumn. Also, it is often open on weekends in winter. The church custodian receives visitors and...

In Arnarfjordur, you’ll find Hrafnseyri farmstead and church and a replica of a turf farm building. Hrafnseyri was the birthplace of Jon Sigurdsson, the leader of the 19th Century Icelandic Independen...

Thingvellir’s parish church, built in 1859, serves the small congregation of the area, as well as being used for public and private church ceremonies. The bell tower contains three bells: a very old o...

Opening Hours: June 1st-Aug. 15th Weekdays: 9 am until 5 pm Weekends: 10 am until 5 pm Winter Weekdays: 8am–4pm Other times by agreement Amenities: Handicap Accessible Entrance Fee: Adults ISK 950 16...

Snaefellsjokull National Park lies in the westernmost part of Snæfellsnes peninsula and covers 170 square kilometers. It was founded on June 28th, 2001, with the aim of protecting the area‘s unique na...

In the oldest part of Akureyri, you will find a small dark wooden house from the 1840’s it is one of Akureyri’s iconic building. It keeps a fascinating story. Would you go on a journey to Mars knowing...

To visit the excavated site of the original farm at Stong drive along Stangarvegur, road 327. The gravel road it is not well-maintained so extra care is needed. Please note that the route is closed in...

Dating from 1864-1877, this church was commissioned by a politician who wanted a grand house of worship on a site of historical and cultural importance, to replace the crumbling turf church. He ordere...

Wedged in a sheltered and scenic valley framed by glaciated mountains, Holar is one of the most famous historical sites in Iceland and was an Episcopal See and an important cultural and religious cent...