DAVÍÐ’S HOUSE

The Beloved Romantic Poet

In the green hills of Akureyri, stands a house with an exciting history and unique atmosphere of the 1960s. Constructed in 1944 by one of Iceland’s most loved poets and writers, Davíð Stefánsson, Davíð’s House was the poet’s home until his death in 1964. Born on a farm outside Akureyri, Davíð spent most of his life in Akureyri, working as a librarian and writing some of Iceland’s best-loved poems. He was one of the 20th century’s most famous poets, liked the finer things in life, and was an enthusiastic collector of art and books. His apartment is a testament to his taste, full of books, art and other personal articles, just as he left it in 1964.

Bjarkarstígur 6, Akureyri

+354 462 4162 | www.minjasafnid.is

Open: June 1-Aug 31: Open for guided tours at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm

Only a five-minute walk from the Municipal Library, ten-minute walk from the town centre.