Leader Sheep Centre

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The Leader Sheep Centre in Þistilfjörður North-Iceland is unique. It is impossible to find a similar museum as Iceland is the only country in the world where Leader Sheep exists. The leadership-sheep breed and Icelandic sheep-herding have been joined by unbreakable bonds since the beginning of settlement in Iceland. They are known best for their leadership characteristics. The Leader Sheep has a very good sense of direction, leads a herd of sheep and control and sense danger better that other sheep. They have long legs,  little to no fat, are usually multicoloured and with horns.

At the centre you will find collections of pictures, stories, and information about the Leader Sheep. As well as a souvenir shop with handmade goods produced from wool, horns, bones and skins of the Leader Sheep. The centre has received an award from the Farmers Association for use of wool, skins  and horns. If you wear clothes made of wool of Leader Sheep you will always find your way forward!

Art exhibition on display every summer in a small gallery, booked next consecutive 10 years.

Café where that serves a special blend of coffee and good cakes.

Svalbarð, 681 Þórshöfn
forystusetur@forystusetur.is
www.forystusetur.is
(+354) 852 8899
Opening hours:

June-August; daily 11-18.

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Icelandic Saga & Heritage Association (ISHA) was founded in 2006 (then named Iceland Saga Trail Association). It is a forum for collaboration for those involved in heritage tourism in Iceland, especially regarding publicity, quality and professional standards.

Contact us

Email: info@sagatrail.is