Natural gem in West Iceland Snaefellsjökull National Park is one of Iceland’s most well-known natural areas, where breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife and geological wonders form a unique whole. The national park encompasses Snæfellsjökull glacier and vast lava and coastal areas that have fascinated visitors for decades. Visitor Centres and Services There are two visitor centres in the area that provide …
The Akranes Folk Museum
Living Cultural Heritage of Akranes The Akranes Folk Museum at Garðar has in recent years become one of the town’s main attractions. The museum offers a unique experience for everyone – even for those who do not usually consider themselves museum enthusiasts. Here, the history of settlement, industry and daily life south of Skarðsheiði is brought vividly to life. Main …
Ósvör Maritime Museum
A living memory of traditional seafaring in Bolungarvík Ósvör Maritime Museum stands at the eastern edge of Bolungarvík and is one of the area’s most important cultural landmarks. The museum recreates the working and living conditions of seasonal fishermen in the 19th century, giving visitors a unique insight into Iceland’s maritime history. Boathouse, salt shed and fish-drying area The museum …
The Maritime Museum at Hellissandur
In the Fishermen’s Garden at Sandahraun is a Maritime Museum – a living reminder of traditional seafaring and life beneath the glacier. Here you can see unique artefacts that tell the story of rowing boats, fishing culture, and everyday life in past centuries. The Rowing Boats Bliki and Ólafur Skagfjörð The Maritime Museum at Hellissandur preserves two remarkable rowing boats: …
Hnjótur Museum
The Egill Ólafsson Museum at Hnjótur in Örlygshöfn preserves a unique collection of artefacts that offer insight into the history of seafaring, agriculture and daily life in the southern Westfjords. The Hnjótur Museum was founded in 1983 and is today a popular destination for travellers. History and Foundation Egill Ólafsson began collecting objects related to life and work in the …
The Herring Era Museum
The largest maritime and industrial museum in Iceland The Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður is Iceland’s largest maritime and industrial museum. Across three distinct museum buildings, visitors discover the story of herring fishing and processing – the “silver of the sea” that shaped Iceland’s destiny in the twentieth century. The herring industry was so significant that people spoke of it …
The Heritage Museum at Garðskagi
History, Cultural Heritage and Nature at Garðskagi The Heritage Museum at Garðskagi, founded in 1995, stands on a beautiful museum site beside Garðskagi Lighthouse in Suðurnesjabær. The area is part of the Reykjanes Geopark, listed by UNESCO for its geological significance and its focus on conservation, education and sustainable development. From here, there is a wide‑open view in all directions, …
Westfjords Heritage Museum
The Oldest Building Cluster in Neðstikaupstaður The Westfjords Heritage Museum stands in Neðstikaupstaður in Ísafjörður. Here you find Iceland’s oldest building cluster from the late 18th century. The cluster includes Faktorshús, Krambúð, Turnhús and Tjöruhús. Danish monopoly traders built all four houses. Today, Faktorshús and Krambúð serve as homes. Turnhús houses the maritime museum. Tjöruhús offers year‑round space for meetings …
Ísafjörður Guide
A Journey Through Time Ísafjörður Guide is a family‑run company offering personal, high‑quality guiding in Ísafjörður and nearby areas. Ísafjörður is the capital of the Westfjords, known for its well‑preserved town centre with 19th‑century houses. These buildings reflect the region’s fishing and trading history. On the Ísafjörður Walk, guests explore local history and enjoy views over the fjord and the landscape …
Hafnarfjörður Museum
Living Town History – Exhibitions Reflecting Culture and Community Life Hafnarfjörður Museum preserves and presents the cultural history of the town through diverse exhibitions that reflect the lives, work and community of the people of Hafnarfjörður from the 19th century to today. Across seven exhibition sites, visitors can experience both everyday life and the stories of influential figures who shaped …
Reykjavík Maritime Museum
The Story of Iceland’s Fishing Industry in a Living Setting The museum is housed in a building that once accommodated a thriving fish processing plant. Its exhibitions explore the importance of fishing in Iceland’s history. Visitors can discover the lives of people who lived by the sea and learn how the fishing industry has shaped Icelandic society. Fish & Folk …
Duus Museum in Reykjanesbær
Discover Culture and History at Duus Museum in Reykjanesbær Duus Museum is a unique cultural centre on the waterfront in Reykjanesbær. History, art and nature come together in one location. The buildings once housed trading operations and fish processing facilities. Today, they reflect the area’s rich heritage. They also illustrate the development of fishing and everyday life on the Reykjanes …
Akureyri Museum
History and Role of the Museum Akureyri Museum is a diverse cultural institution dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Eyjafjörður. It includes exhibitions, education and research. The museum is housed in an elegant residential building dating from 1934, alongside exhibition halls built in 1978. Visitors can explore artefacts and stories that shed light on everyday life, culture …
Húsavík Museum
The Þingeyjarsýsla County Culture Center encompasses four different but equally fascinating museums. Husavik Museum (Safnahúsið) has two permanent exhibitions. In the Maritime Museum old boats and tools are on display and visitors can watch a documentary to gain insight into the lives and work of fishermen in centuries past. The second one, “Man and Nature – 100 years in Þingeyjarsýslur”, …
Sagnheimar, Westman Islands
Sagnheimar is a complex of museums scattered around town, including a folk museum and natural history museum. Inside the folk museum there is a pier where visitors can listen to stories of sea accidents, search and rescue, sailor songs, and observe a bait shed and a bird hunters’ hut. The museum gives a good insight into the unique history of …
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 …
Hornafjörður Museums
Within the Hornafjörður Cultural Center, there are the museums of the Municipality of Hornafjörður: the regional, maritime, and natural history museum, Svavarssafn- Art Museum, library and the district archives. Svavarssafn – Art museum. Svavar Guðnason, an abstract painter, was born in Höfn in Hornafjörður in 1909. He is considered one of the most important painters in Iceland in the 20th …
Skógar Museum
Skógar Museum actually includes three museum: Folk Museum, Open Air Museum and Technical Museum. The Open Air Museum has a large site, which includes examples of many periods of Icelandic architectural history. It´s forming a village, including an ancient turf farm, a school from the early 20th century and other historic houses. The diverse exhibitions inside the Folk Museum help visitors …
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum
History comes to life at Árnessýsla Heritage Museum’s diverse exhibitions in Eyrarbakki, Southwest Iceland. The Museum is made up of different historical houses which tell the story of Eyrarbakki’s inhabitants. Eyrarbakki is on the edge of the Golden Circle. Húsið, or “The House,” earned this simple title because when it was constructed in 1765, it towered above the surrounding huts …