The Story and Experience of Iceland’s National Dairy Tradition

Skyrland in Selfoss is an immersive exhibition that explores skyr’s history from the settlement era to today. Skyr has nourished and strengthened Icelanders for centuries and has in recent years become a recognised superfood around the world.

The exhibition is located in the Old Dairy House in the new town centre of Selfoss and guides visitors through the adventure of skyr with short narratives, images and sound.

Interactive Exhibition and Living Storytelling

An interactive touch wall takes visitors through the history of skyr in a visual and auditory way. It shows how skyr developed from a simple dairy product into an international superfood.

The exhibition features a 1:50 scale turf house illustrating the coexistence of people and cows through the centuries. It highlights the lives of women who managed milk processing and skyr-making in rural Iceland.

The exhibition walls display striking photographs and numerous rare artefacts showing the evolution of dairy production in Iceland. This part of the exhibition offers a unique insight into cultural heritage and everyday life in earlier times.

Skyr Tasting and Guided Walk in the Town Centre

Skyrland offers a variety of skyr tastings for groups. Visitors can sample different flavours and experience the diversity of skyr in a new way.

Guests can combine a visit to Skyrland with a short guided walk through the new town centre of Selfoss. The walk introduces the history of the town and the reconstructed buildings that create a living connection between past and present.