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 …
Your Friend in Reykjavik
Personal and informative walking tours in Reykjavík Your Friend in Reykjavik offers personal and informative walking tours in the heart of Iceland’s capital, where stories, music, folklore and everyday city life blend with good atmosphere, food and Icelandic hospitality. The guides are true local experts – lively storytellers who make the city experience engaging, accessible and enjoyable. Expert guiding with …
The Textile Museum
Icelandic wool, embroidery and national costumes The Textile Museum in Blönduós preserves the forgotten crafts of past and present. The museum offers insight into the textile work carried out by women and men in Icelandic homes, which played a major role in daily life. This handcraft tradition was an export industry for centuries – the “heavy industry of its time” …
The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
At the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum in Bíldudalur, the long‑lived Westfjords sea‑monster tales are preserved and presented. The stories of encounters between people and monsters are told in a fresh and exciting way. The playful design of the exhibition has delighted visitors and often exceeded expectations. Sea Monsters Around Iceland and in the Westfjords Many sea monsters around Iceland have …
The Museum of Sorcery & Witchcraft
The Sorcery Exhibition in Hólmavík – Witch Trials, Folklore and Culture in Strandir At the Sorcery Exhibition in Hólmavík, visitors are introduced to one of the darkest periods in Icelandic history. The story of the 17th‑century witch trials is woven together with folklore and cultural heritage that lived on in people’s minds. More than 200 cases were brought forward in …
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 …
Árbær Open Air Museum
Historic Houses and a Living Heritage Site Árbæjarsafn is an open‑air museum in Reykjavík where around twenty historic buildings and the turf farm Árbær create a charming setting reminiscent of a town square, a village and rural Iceland. Visitors can walk through the houses and explore architecture, daily life and the living conditions of people in old Reykjavík. Exhibitions That …
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 …
Snartarstaðir Folk Museum
Snartarstaðir, close to the village Kópasker, is the folk museum of Norður – Þingeyjarsýsla county and presents a unique collection of local objects and handicrafts from the 19th and 20th centuries. The exhibition is characterized by two different collections; one is the large amount of all sorts of handicrafts, embroidery, woven items, knitted clothing, and other handicrafts, and the other …
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”, …
East Iceland Heritage Museum
Since reindeer were imported to Iceland in the late 18th century, they have lived wild in East Iceland and significantly impacted the region’s nature and culture. The exhibition in East Iceland Heritage Museum, “Reindeer in East Iceland”, covers their habitat, biology, behaviour, life-cycle and the hazards they face, as well as research, hunting and reindeer products. Visitors can also watch …
Thorbergur Museum in Hali
The Thorbergur Museum (Þórbergssetur) is dedicated to one of Iceland’s most prominent authors in the 20st century, Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888-1974). The centre is dedicated to his life and work, is easily recognizable due to the gigantic books that adorn one of its outside walls. It’s an adventurous place to visit for travellers of all ages. In addition to providing an …
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 …