The French Fishermen in Icelandic Waters Museum is a new highlight in Fjarðabyggð. It is housed in two impressive buildings from around 1900: the Doctor’s House and the French Hospital. The main exhibition sits in the underground tunnels that link the buildings and create a unique visitor experience. The History of French Fishermen in Icelandic Waters The French began fishing …
The Wilderness Centre
Living history, nature and culture on the edge of the highlands The Wilderness Centre in Fljótsdalur is a unique destination where history, culture and wilderness meet. Visitors step into the past as they cross the old wooden bridge. Daily life from earlier centuries comes alive through buildings, artefacts and stories linked to Iceland’s remote interior. The exhibition guides guests through …
Bustarfell Museum
A Turf Farm, Family Estate and Living Cultural Heritage in Hofsárdalur In the beautiful valley of Hofsárdalur stands the old family estate Bustarfell. It is one of Iceland’s best‑preserved turf farms. The red gables and grass‑covered roof make it easy to recognise. The same family owned the farm from 1532 until 1966. Today, the turf farm is part of the …
Múlastofa in Vopnafjörður
Kaupvangur, the Oldest House in Town Múlastofa in Vopnafjörður is located in the town’s oldest building, Kaupvangur (built in 1884), which also serves as the local cultural centre. Here, visitors can learn about the well‑known brothers Jón Múli and Jónas Árnason, who were born at Kirkjuból in Vopnafjörður. The Brothers Jón Múli and Jónas Árnason Jón Múli (1921–2002) was known …
Skriðuklaustur Cultural Centre
Archaeology and a Medieval Monastery Skriðuklaustur is a remarkable historical site in Fljótsdalur where the ruins of a 16th-century monastery have been uncovered through one of Iceland’s most extensive archaeological excavations. The Augustinian monastery operated from 1493 until the Reformation and served as a refuge for the sick and poor. The archaeological site is open year-round, allowing visitors to explore …
East Iceland Heritage Museum
Reindeer and the Region’s Unique Character East Iceland Heritage Museum in Egilsstaðir is home to the exhibition “Reindeer in East Iceland”, which explores the lives of Iceland’s reindeer, the challenges they face in nature and through human activity, and their remarkable adaptation to the East Icelandic landscape. Visitors can learn about the history of reindeer hunting, scientific research, and how …
Teigarhorn – Zeolite Exhibition
Teigarhorn farm near Djúpivogur is one of the world’s most renowned zeolite spots. Natural conditions provide exceptional opportunities to examine and study the mineral and its three-dimensional crystal structure. Various museums in Iceland and abroad, including the Natural History Museum in London, have some unique zeolites from Teigarhorn. The old house at Teigarhorn was built in 1880-1882 by Niels Weywadt, …
Langabúð in Djúpivogur
Built in 1790 (the northern part in 1850), Langabúð is the oldest house in Djúpivogur and one of the country’s oldest standing commercial buildings. The present building was erected on older foundations which were located where the Djúpivogur trading post had always been since it was opened by German merchants in 1589. Langabúð now facilitates an interesting heritage museum, and …