The Museum Guide 2011

The Museum Guide 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface by the Director of the National Museum of Iceland.

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Central Reykjavik.......................................................................

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The Greater Reykjavik Area......................................................

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On the Exportation of Objects of Cultural Value...................

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The West....................................................................................

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The Westfjords...........................................................................

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The North West ........................................................................

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Akureyri......................................................................................

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The North East .........................................................................

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The East ....................................................................................

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The South . ................................................................................

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The Reykjanes Peninsula...........................................................

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Index...........................................................................................

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Wheelchair access Refreshments Souvenir shop

Preface Summer is the time for museums in Iceland. All over the country museums and collections await travelers to come and enjoy the exhibitions and learn about Icelandic cultural and natural heritage. These exhibitions cover history, art and nature to enrich and deepen our understanding about who we are, where we come from, and where we are heading. According to the Icelandic Museum Act, museums are “organizations, open to the public, whose role it is to collect and preserve sources about humankind, its history, environment and landscape, examine and exchange information and have it displayed so it can be used for research, education and entertainment.”

Museums therefore play an important role in the community.

The National Museum of Iceland is the Head museum for national heritage preservation. In addition to the National Museum of Iceland there are two other Head museums in Iceland: the National Gallery of Iceland, covering artistic heritage and the Icelandic Museum of Natural History, covering natural heritage. Around the country there are numerous interesting museums relating to each of these fields. In recent decades the museums have expanded their collections extensively and the diversity of operations has never been greater. This is due to several factors, including well-educated and diverse staff, governmental initiative and public interest.

Museums are in the core of cultural activities in each region and are an important part of tourism in Iceland. All summer, including on the Icelandic Museum Day on July 11th, museums give citizens and visitors alike the special chance to visit museums all over the country, where invigorating and fun activities are on offer. The Museum Handbook is intended to be a guide on your journey. Have a good journey and enjoy your museum-visits!

Margrét Hallgrímsdóttir, Director of the National Museum of Iceland and Chairman of the Museum Council

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Page Icelandic Museum of Natural History 12 National Museum of Iceland 8-9 víkin: Reykjavík Maritime Museum 13 The Icelandic Bird Museum 12 Settlement exhibition 14 City Library 15 Reykjavík Museum of Photography 15 Reykjavík art Museum - Hafnarhús 16 National Gallery of Iceland 10-11 National Centre for Cultural Heritage 20 Central Bank of Iceland Coin Collection 17 Museum of einar jónsson 18 aSí art Museum 18 Hallgrímskirkja Church 19 Saga Museum 21 Reykjavík art Museum - kjarvalsstaðir 16 National archives of Iceland 20 N1 station, Museum guide available ga

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The naTional museum oF iceland

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Þjóðminjasafn Íslands National Museum of Iceland In the National Museum of Iceland the present meets the past. The Museum houses exhibitions featuring the nation‘s cultural treasures. Its role is to increase and communicate knowledge of Iceland‘s heritage, from the time of earliest settlement to the modern age.

The National Museum’s permanent exhibition Making of a Nation - Heritage and History in Iceland, is intended to provide the insight into the history of the Icelandic nation from the Settlement to the present day.

The aim is to throw light on the Icelanders‘ past by placing the cultural heritage preserved by the National Museum in a historical context. The exhibition includes about 2.000 objects, from the –8–

Settlement age to the present, plus about 1.000 photographs from the 20th century.

Special theme exhibitions with selections from the Museum‘s collections and archives are presented regularly.

They focus on particular subjects of cultural history in detail, often examining contemporary cultural issues in the context of the nation‘s past.

The National Museums Historic Buildings Collection comprises over forty different edifices, which vary greatly in scale and are located all over the country.

They include all of Iceland‘s principal turf houses and all the turf churches preserved in their original form, buildings constructed of stone and timber, and wooden churches of several different types.

The naTional museum oF iceland

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Arngrímsstofa í Svarfaðardal Pakkhúsið á Hofsósi

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Grafarkirkja á Höfðaströnd Sjávarborgarkirkja

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Bænhús á Núpsstað

Húsið og Assistentahúsið á Eyrarbakka

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Húsasafn Þjóðminjasafns Íslands The National Museums Historic Buildings Collection Þéttbýlisstaðir

Urban Area

Address: Suðurgata 41, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 530 2200 e-mail: nationalmuseum@nationalmuseum.is www.nationalmuseum.is Opening hours: Check our webpage – www.nationalmuseum.is Admission fee: Check our webpage – www.nationalmuseum.is –9–

naTional Gallery oF iceland

Gps:65°47,300n 23°59,411w

The National Gallery of Iceland, established in 1884, is the principal art museum of Iceland.

Its art collection consists mainly of works of 19th and 20th century art. In its possession are many of the keystones of Icelandic art history, as well as a growing collection of works from other countries. The National Gallery’s main role is to collect, preserve, research and exhibit Icelandic art and offer education about it. a considerable emphasis is also laid on showing Icelandic art in context with international art. The museum sees it as one of its priorities to educate visitors about exhibitions and single art works, by means of texts, guidance, meetings with artists and a databank which is accessible through computers in the National Gallery’s education centre.

Address Fríkirkjuvegur 7, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 515 9600 e-mail: list@listasafn.is www.listasafn.is

Opening hours Open daily 11 am - 5 pm, closed Mondays Admission: ISk 800.

Free admission: On Wednesdays &

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n Exhibitions rooms n Educational centre n Gallery shop – artbooks and giftware n Library at Laufásvegur 12

Guided tours Tuesdays and Fridays 12.10 – 12.40 pm Informations about the exhibitions tel. 878 0901

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icelandic museum oF naTural hisTory

Gps: 64°08,367n 21°57,175w

The Icelandic Museum of Natural History was established in 2007 and is Iceland’s principal museum in the field of natural science. The museum is in the process of preparing its first exhibition that is scheduled to open in 2011/2012. The museum will house exhibitions that promote the nature of Iceland, natural resources, conservation, how man effects his environment and the nature of Iceland in context with that of other countries.

Address: Brynjólfsgata 5, 107 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 577 1800 e-mail: heto@nmsi.is www.nmsi.is Opening hours will be advertised in the autumn 2011. icelandic bird museum

Gps: 64°09,030n 21°56,582w

Welcome to a different bird museum!

The birds are in summer plumage, many with nests, eggs and even young. The collection of birds and the bird photographs in the eagle Café restaurant are the artwork of top professionals. The collection includes more than 100 birds mounted in a naturalistic setting in display cases. See the Icelandic Bird Museum and enjoy a light meal at our charming Harbour Restaurant, eagle Café.

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Hafnarbúðir Geirsgata 9, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 562-2700 e-mail: info@sjosigling.is www.sjosigling.is

Summer: 8.00 - 21.00 Winter: Same as eagle Café Admission: adults ISk 1.000 Children 7-15 years ISk 500

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víkin – reykJavik mariTime museum

Gps: 64°09,201n 21°56,903w

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Icelands past, present and future are closely tied up with fishing and seafaring; they MUSEUM dominate the atmosphere of seaside villages all around the island and are closely interwined with the character of the nation. Therefore it is impossible to truly get to know Iceland without getting to know its fishing history.

The Maritime Museum´s exhibitions reveal the Icelandic maritime history throughout the ages. The museum´s main exhibitions illustrate the development from rowing boats to modern

Address: Grandagarður 8, IS-101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 517 9400, www.maritimemuseum.is 0000 000

trawlers and the other main exhibition tells on trading vessels and routes and the

BY THE SEA construction of Reykjavik Harbour. Beside these main exhibitions guests can browse through various visiting exhibitions.

Docked to a special pier is the Coast Guard cruiser Ódinn. Ódinn participated in all the three Cod Wars against Britain in the latter part of the 20th century. Ódinn was also used effectively as a rescue vessel, towing nearly 200 vessels to safety and saving the crews of grounded or sinking ships. at the Museum´s Café, which offers traditional Icelandic delicacies, guests can sit outdoor and sip their drinks while they glaze at the old harbour. From the city center to the museum is only 10 minutes walk.

Opening hours: Summer: Daily from june 1st to Sept. 15th 11.00 am – 5.00 pm.

Winter: Sept. 16th to May 31st , weekdays 11.00-17.00 and weekends 13.00-17.00.

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The seTTlemenT exhibiTion reykJavík 871±2

step into the viking-age experience viking-age Reykjavík at the Settlement exhibition Reykjavík 871±2. The focus of the exhibition is an excavated longhouse site which dates from the 10th century. It includes relics of human habitation from about 871, the oldest such site found in Iceland.

Multimedia techniques bring Reykjavík’s past to life, providing visitors with insights into how people lived in the viking age, and what the Reykjavík environment looked like to the first settlers. The exhibition is suitable for all ages. audio guides available in many languages.

Address: aðalstræti 16, IS-101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 411 6370 landnam@reykjavik.is www.reykjavikmuseum.is Opening hours: Daily from 10am to 5pm.

Gps: 64°08,850n 21°56,547w

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The ciTy library

Gps: 64°08,959n 21°56,485w

The City Library runs six libraries, a bookmobile and a story-van for children. all branches offer a free vireless internet access, and the main library has a good selection of books about Iceland and Icelandic fiction in translation, in addition to films and music from Iceland and abroad. The library hosts a weekly literature walk in june, july and august, which can also be booked at other time throughout the year.

Address: Tryggvagata 15 IS-101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 411 6100 e-mail: borgarbokasafn@borgarbokasafn.is www.borgarbokasafn.is (also www.bokmenntir.is and www.artotek.is)

Opening hours: Opening hours, Main Library: Mon.-Thu. 10.00-18.00, Fri. 11.00-19.00, Sat. and Sun. 13.00-17.00

Admittance: Free

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Gps: 64°08,959n 21°56,485w

at the Reykjavík Museum of Photography there are ten exhibitions per year. The aim is to introduce and promote Icelandic photographers, show works from Collection and works of foreign photographers.

Address: Grófarhús – Tryggvagata 15, 6th floor IS-101 Reykjavík, Tel: (+354) 411 6390 e-mail: photomuseum@reykjavik.is www.ljosmyndasafnreykjavikur.is www.photomuseum.is Opening hours: Museum shop, special library and offices open weekdays 10.00 – 16.00 Opening hours of exhibitions 12.00-19.00 weekdays and weekends 13.00 – 17.00 Admittance: Free

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reykJavik arT museum Reykjavik art Museum is made of three distinctive gallery spaces.

More than just rainy-day places, these are a must for a taste of Iceland’s heritage, magic and inimitable style.

Gps: 64°08,944n 21°56,428w

Reykjavik Art Museum – Hafnarhús The ‘harbour house’ is the latest forum, established in april 2000 in an old warehouse down by the harbour. a stunning conversion, it has six art exhibition rooms – interconnected by a specially designed bridge, a multipurpose space and a courtyard. The focus is on local and international contemporary art with a permanent collection of work by the eclectic Icelandic artist erró. a stylish café offers impressive harbour views and the well-stocked shop is worth a browse.

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Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík. Open daily 10-17, Thursdays 10-20 Gps: 64°08,275n 21°54,804w

Reykjavik Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir Named after one of Iceland’s most beloved artists jóhannes S. kjarval (18851972), kjarvalsstaðir always has works from its namesake’s collection on display. an imposing building set in beautiful grounds not far from the city centre, kjarvalsstaðir also has regular exhibitions of Icelandic and international art, architecture and design with a special emphasis on 20th-century art.

The café boasts Icelandic-designed furniture and floor to ceiling glass walls for a peaceful coffee stop. The recently renovated museum shop offers a wide range of Icelandic cutting edge design. kjarvalsstaðir, klambratún park, Flókagötu, 105 Reykjavík. Open daily 10-17 00000 00

Gps: 64°08,492n 21°53,117w

Reykjavik Art Museum – Ásmundarsafn The Ásmundur Sveinsson Sculpture Museum is dedicated to the sculpture and drawings of one of the pioneers of sculpture in Iceland, Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893-1982). His works are on display both inside and outside the building, the former home of the artist. Situated in the peaceful Laugar valley, it is a short bus-ride from the city centre.

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Ásmundarsafn, Sigtúni, 105 Reykjavík.

Open daily May-Sept 10-16, weekends Oct-apr 13-16 www.artmuseum.is | e-mail: listasafn@listasafn.is | Phone (+354) 590-1200 Reykjavik art Museum offers annual admission card at great value.

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Central Bank of ICeland CoIn ColleCtIon GPS: 64°08,935n 21°55,916W

The collection consists of Icelandic notes and coin, foreign money from earlier times, especially that mentioned in Icelandic sources, and more recent currency from Iceland’s main trading partner countries. The collection is now comprised of almost twenty thousand coins and almost five thousand types of note.

A selection from the numismatic collection is on display in showcases on the ground floor of the Central Bank´s main building in Kalkofnsvegur 1.

Address: Kalkofnsvegur 1, 150 Rvk Tel: (+354) 569 9600 e-mail: safnadeild@sedlabanki.is www.sedlabanki.is

Opening hours: The exhibition is open Mon-Fri. 13.30-15.30 Admission: Free

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museum oF einar Jónsson

Gps: 64°08,518n 21°55,740w

einar jónsson (1874-1954) was Icealand´s first sculptor and the building was the country´s first art museum. The sculptor offered his works to the Icelandic people and his museum was opened in 1923. The task of the museum is to preserve, display and research the art of einar jónsson. an open garden adorned with 26 bronze casts of the artist´s works is located behind the museum.

Address: Hallgrímstorg 3 IS-101 Reykjavík Tel: 5513797, 8960823 Fax: 5623909 e-mail: skulptur@skulptur.is www.skulptur.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - Sept. 15th 14:00-17:00 daily except on Mondays Winter: Sept. 16th - May 31st 14:00-17:00 Sun.-Sat. Closed in january and December Admittance: adults ISk 600, 67+/ISIC-pass: ISk 400, groups 10+: ISk 400, under 18 years, ICOM: Free

The así arT museum

Gps: 64°08,452n 21°55,700w

as well as exhibiting paintings from the museum’s art collection, the aSí art Museum is also a platform for contemporary art exhibitions. annually there are held about 10-15 exhibitions in the museum.

Address:

Opening hours:

Freyjugata 41

Summer: Open each day except mondays 13.00-17.00

IS-101 Reykjavik Tel: 5115353 e-mail: listasi@centrum.is www.listasafnasi.is

Winter: Open each day except mondays 13.00-17.00 Admission: No entry fee – 18 –

Gps: 64°08,525n 21°55,629w

hallGrimskirkJa – The church oF hallGrimur

Hallgrimskirkja - the Church of Hallgrimur - is a national monument, dedicated to the most renowned sacred poet of Iceland, Hallgrimur Petursson. The parish is part of the evangelicalLutheran Church of Iceland. Hallgrimskirkja towers over the centre of Reykjavik, and its 73 metre-high tower provides a wonderful view over all Reykjavik. Building work started in 1945 and the church was finally consecrated on 26 October 1986. The state architect, Gudjon Samuelsson (1887-1950) designed the church. He drew richly on Icelandic traditions and materials. The concert organ was inaugurated in 1992. It was constructed by johannes klais Organworks in Bonn, Germany. Friends of the arts of Hallgrimskirkja was founded in 1982 and have promoted rich and varied artistic events. a festival of sacred art is held every other year and the International organ summer is held every year.

Address: Hallgrímstorg 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 510 1000 e-mail: hallgrimskirkja@hallgrimskirkja.is www.hallgrimskirkja.is

Opening hours: Summer: 9.00 - 20.00 Winter: 9.00 - 17.00 Admission to the tower: ISk 500 adults ISk 100 Children – 19 –

The naTional archives oF iceland

Gps: 64°08,527n 21°54,450w

The National archives of Iceland (NaI) is only five minutes walk from bus station Hlemmur. The NaI preserves the records of the official administration of Iceland throughout the ages as well as private archives. The oldest document, the inventory of Reykholt Church, dates back to the 12th century.

Þjóðskjalasafn Íslands

Address: Laugavegur 162 105 Reykjavík Tel.: (+354) 590 3300 e-mail: upplysingar@skjalasafn.is www.skjalasafn.is - www.manntal.is

Opening hours: Reading room Closed july 4th - august 2nd 2011 Summer (june 1st – august 31st) Tuesdays to Thursdays 10:00 – 17:00 Fridays 10:00 – 14:00 Winter (September 1st – May 31st) Tuesdays to Thursdays 10:00 – 17:00 Fridays 10:00 – 16:00 Admission: Free

The culTure house

Gps:64°08,837n 21°55,930w

The Culture House is a beautiful listed building in the heart of Reykjavik. It houses varied exhibitions, and a broad array of special events, reflecting Iceland’s cultural heritage.

The featured exhibition is The Medieval Manuscripts where you can see the famous eddas and Sagas and other important books. The history and role of these manuscripts, and the process of book-making, preparing the hide and ink, are explained.

Guided tours. Café and Shop.

Address: Hverfisgata 15, IS-101 Reykjavík Tel: 545-1400 Fax: 545-1401 e-mail: thjodmenning@thjodmenning.is www.thjodmenning.is or www.kultur.is

Opening hours: Summer and Winter: Daily 11.00 - 17.00 Admittance fee: adults ISk 700, 67+ years and students ISk 350.

Free for 16 years and under.

Free on Wednesdays for individuals and families – 20 –

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GPS: 64°07,756N 21°55,123W

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Page (4 3 (4 3 1) 1) 1 Nesstofae gat Seltjörn 24 v ns History Museum of Iceland 2 Medical 24 3 Pharmacy Museum 24 r f f Ha H a - the Hafnarfjörður Hafnarborg 25 4 Selvatn S u ður S u ðurCentre of Culture and Fine art Selvatn land l sv5 Hafnarfjörður Museum 26 eg Miðdalsheiði Miðdalsheiði r( 6 uMuseum of Design and applied art 28-29 ( 1) 1) 7 Natural History Museum of kópavogur 27 8 kópavogur art Museum- Gerðarsafn 30 9 Icelandic Music History Museum 31 10 Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum 31 11 Reykjavík art Museum -Ásmundarsafn 16 12 Reykjavik Zoo & Family Park 32 13 Reykjavík Botanic Garden 33 14 viðey 34 15 Gerðuberg Cultural Center 34 16 Árbær Museum 35 17 Gljúfrasteinn - Laxness Museum 36 D N1 station, Museum guide available av at

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The museums in nes: The medical hisTory museum and The pharmacy museum Gps: 64°09,468n 22°00,448w

Nesstofa, The Pharmacy Museum and The Herbal Garden are located in Nes that is situated in a beautiful nature reserve and recreation area on the tip of the Reykjavík peninsula. Nesstofa has a unique architectural significance. The house was built in 1761-1767 as the official residence of Iceland’s first Medical Doctor and first Pharmacist. In Nesstofa one can learn about Pharmacology in late 17th century in relation with the living conditions of the Icelandic People. The Herbal Garden of Nes is medicinal and culinary garden comunicating the history of herbal medicin.The Pharmacy Museum has charming exhibitions displaying the history of pharmacy in the 20th century. Welcome in Nes!

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Address: Nes við Seltjörn (v/Neströð) (+354) 595 9100 & (+354) 561 7100 pharmmus@internet.is & laekningaminjasafn@seltjarnarnes.is www.laekningaminjasafn.is/english

Opening hours: Limited june - august Nesstofa: Daily 13.00-17.00 Pharmacy Museum: Tue., thu., sat., & sun.

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haFnarborG – The haFnarFJörður cenTre oF culTure and Fine arT Gps: 64°04,068n 21°57,298w

Hafnarborg - The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine art was established in 1983. The museum has two exhibition galleries, a restaurant and a small museum shop. The exhibitions explore works by leading Icelandic artists, ranging from contemporary art to works by the pioneers of Icelandic art.

The collection is mostly Icelandic with emphasis on works by eiríkur Smith (b.1925) a leading 20th century artist in Iceland.

Collection exhibitions are a regular part of the program.

Guided tours in english upon request. Hafnarborg offers lunchtime concerts and chamber music regularly.

Address: Strandgata 34 220 Hafnarfjörður Tel: (+354) 585 5790 e-mail: hafnarborg@hafnarfjordur.is www.hafnarborg.is Opening hours: Daily 12.00-17.00 except Thursdays 12.00-21.00 Closed Tuesdays Admission: Free – 25 –

haFnarFJörður museum

Gps: 64°04,199n 21°57,607w

Hafnarfjörður Museum is a museum of cultural artefacts and photographs of Hafnarfjörður town. The cultural area represented in Hafnarfjörður Museum is the town of Hafnarfjörður and the surrounding region. Hafnarfjörður Museum consists of six houses and at all times there are nine exhibitions shedding light on the history and culture of the area.

Address: vesturgata 8, 220 Hafnarfjörður, Tel: (+354) 585 5780, museum@hafnarfjordur.is

Opening hours: The museum is open daily 13 – 17 in summer (june, july, august) and at weekends 13-17 in winter. at other times open for parties by arrangement.

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naTural hisTory museum oF kópavoGur

Gps: 64°06,710n 21°54,511w

exhibition themes; Icelandic fauna, with emphasis on birds and molluscs, and Icelandic rocks and minerals. On display are also mammals, crustaceans, echinoderms and live fish in small aquariums. you may also have a look at live „marimos“, a large spherical form of green algae, only known from three lakes in the world, including the famous bird lake Mývatn in Ne-Iceland.

Close by the museum, pay a visit to kópavogur Church, placed on top of Borgarholt rocky hill overlooking the capital area. Borgarholt is protected as a natural monument as it provides unusually clear evidence for glacial retreat at the end of last Ice age. On Borgarholt you will find many species of wild Icelandic plants.

Address: Hamraborg 6a, IS-200 kópavogur Tel: 5700430, e-mail: natkop@natkop.is www.natkop.is

Natural History Museum of Kópavogur

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 10.00-19.00, Friday 11.00-17.00, Saturday13.00-17.00

Admission: Free of charge

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museum oF desiGn and applied arT

Gps: 64°05,345n 21°55,220w

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museum oF desiGn and applied arT

The museum of design and applied art is located 8 km from central Reykjavík, in Gardabaer centre. The Museum’s objective is to collect, study and present Icelandic design and craft from 1900 to the present day. The museum is the only one of its kind in Iceland. The collection comprises today about 1,000 objects: furniture, items of product design, pottery, glass, clothing and graphic design. kraum Museum Shop offers a great variety of Icelandic design.

Garðatorg 1, 210 Garðabær Open Tue. - Sun. 12-5pm. Closed on Mon. Tel: (+354) 512 1525 & (+354) 512 1526 honnunarsafn@honnunarsafn.is www. honnunarsafn.is – 29 –

kópavoGur arT museum – GerðarsaFn

Gps: 64°06,726n 21°54,603w

kópavogur art Museum-Gerðarsafn is situated in a beautiful building in the center of kópavogur, a town immediately south of Reykjavík. The museum was built in memory of Gerður Helgadóttir, a pioneer of modern sculpture and stained glass in Iceland.

Fourteen hundred works by this talented artist were donated to the museum. Other noteworthy gifts to the museum are large collections of works by the 20th century artists Barbara Árnason, Magnús Á. Árnason and valgerður Briem. One of the most important private collections of Icelandic art from the last century, collected by Þorvaldur Guðmundsson and his wife Ingibjörg Guðmundsdóttir, is in the custody of kópavogur art Museum. It includes many paintings and drawings by jóhannes S. kjarval as well as works by all major artists of the first half of the last century.

Some exhibitions in Gerðarsafn feature works from these collections, others are mostly Icelandic modern and contemporary

art. The museum has a bright and cozy café with a beautiful view. Specially designed souvenirs, inspired by the works of Gerður Helgadóttir, are sold in the museum shop.

Address: Hamraborg 4, IS-200 kópavogur Tel: (+354)-5700440, Fax: (+354)-5700441 e-mail: gerdarsafn@kopavogur.is www.gerdarsafn.is Opening hours: Daily except Mondays 11:00-17:00 Admission fee: 500 kr.

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The siGurJón ólaFsson museum

Gps: 64°09,184n 21°53,223w

The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum exhibits works by the modernistic sculptor, Sigurjón Ólafsson (1908 - 1982). It was founded by the artist’s widow, who had their home and his studio at Laugarnes converted to house a large collection of his sculptures, sketches and biographical material.

The museum also sponsors various cultural programmes and its weekly summer concerts have become popular events in the culture life of Reykjavík.

Address: Laugarnestangi 70 IS-105 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 553 2906 e-mail: LSO@LSO.is www.LSO.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily, except Mondays 14.00 - 17.00 Winter: Saturdays and Sundays 14.00 - 17.00 Closed in December and january Admittance fee: adults ISk 500 Children under 18 free admission.

The icelandic music hisTory museum

Gps: 64°06,757n 21°54,582w

The goal of the museum is to collect, document and distribute information on Icelandic music, old and new. additionally two or three special exhibits will be produced annually.

Address: Hábraut 2, 200 kópavogur Tel: (+354) 570 1693 e-mail: ts@tonlistarsafn.is www.tonlistarsafn.is

Opening hours: 10.00-16.00 weekdays all year around Admission: Free

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reykJavik boTanic Garden

Gps: 64°08,404n 21°52,277w

The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. It was founded in 1961 and celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2011. The gardens main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight. It conserves some 5000 plant species in eight plant collections. The collections give an idea of the enormous diversity of vegetation in the northern temperate zone. In summer there is

a variety of events in the Botanic Garden and group receptions are available throughout the year. Café Flora is open in the display greenhouse from May to September and at advent weekends in December. The Café is popular and well known for its delicious treats with ingredients grown in the garden and served in beautiful surroundings.

Address: Laugardalur, 104 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 411 8650 e-mail: botgard@reykjavik.is www.grasagardur.is Opening hours: Summer: 10.00-22.00 Winter: 10.00-15.00 Free admission – 32 –

reykJavik zoo and Family park

Gps: 64°08,404n 21°52,277w

Reykjavík zoo and Family park is open every day of the year. It’s main focus is on Icelandic domestic animals as well as several wild native species, fishes from the North-atlantic Ocean, pets, reptiles and more. The domestic animals

in the zoo display variations in colours as well as both genders and their offspring . During the summer the Family Park offers rides as well as other activities and facilities for a great day out for the whole family.

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00-18.00, Winter: 10.00-17.00 Admission: 0-4 years free, 5-12 years ISk 500 weekdays / ISk 600 weekends, 13+ years ISk 600 weekdays / ISk 700 weekends, 67+ years free.

Address: Hafrafelli við engjaveg Tel: 411 5900 e-mail: postur@husdyragardur.is www.mu.is – 33 –

GerduberG culTural cenTer

Gps: 64°06,267n 21°48,899w

Gerduberg Cultural Center offers a varied programme of cultural events for people of all ages. exhibitions in five different spaces, programme for children, literature, theatre and music. excellent facilities for A sculpture by Aðalheiður S. meetings and conferences, social programme, library and a café.

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Address: Gerðuberg 3-5 IS-111 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 575 7700 e-mail: gerduberg@reykjavik.is www.gerduberg.is

Opening hours: Summer: Weekdays 11.00-17.00 (closed july 1st - august 8th) Winter: Weekdays 11.00-17.00 Weekends 13.00-16.00 Admittance: Free

viðey

Gps: 64°09,789n 21°51,098w

Ferry departs form Skarfabakki pier in Sundahöfn harbour.

Free parking space at Skarfabakki and Bus nr. 5 stops near by

Address: viðey Tel: (+354) 533 5055 e-mail: videy@reykjavik.is www.videy.com

Opening hours: Summer: Daily May 15th-august 31st 11.15, 12.15, 13.15, 14.15, 15.15, 16.15, 17.15 Winter: Saturdays and Sundays Sept 1st -May 14th 13.15, 14.15, 15.15 Admission: Liner to viðey: Children 0 - 6 years free, Children 7 - 18 years ISk 500, adults ISk 1.000 – 34 –

Árbær museum

Gps: 64°07,147n 21°48,934w

welcome to Árbær museum Árbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík. Árbær Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles in Reykjavík and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavík’s history. There is something for everyone at Árbær Museum.

Address: kistuhylur, IS-110 Reykjavík.

Tel: (+354) 411 6300 e-mail: citymuseum@reykjavik.is www.reykjavikmuseum.is

Opening hours: june - august open daily from 10 am to 5 pm.

Sept. - May open by arrangement.

Guided tours in english at 1pm Mon, Wed and Fri.

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GlJúFrasTeinn – laxness museum

Gps: 64°10,859n 21°34,900w

Gljúfrasteinn was the home of writer Halldór Laxness (Nobel Prize for Literature in 1955) and his family for more than half a century.

He was prolific during his long career and his books have been translated into 43 languages and published in more than 500 editions. The house is open as a museum, where the author´s home is preserved just as it was when he lived and worked there.

In the reception building you can watch a multimedia presentation dedicated to Laxness’s life and work. Laxness lived for almost the entire 20th century and his life and works reflect the cultural, political and intellectual movements that shook and transformed the world during the century.

Books and souvenirs are for sale in the museum gift shop. audio tours of the house are available in Icelandic, english, German, Swedish and Danish. a folder available in French, with detailed information about the house, objects and works of art. Tours can be offered in other languages by prior arrangement with the staff.

Address: Gljúfrasteinn 270 Mosfellsbær Tel: (+354) 586 8066 e-mail: gljufrasteinn@gljufrasteinn.is www.gljufrasteinn.is

In the beautiful countryside right next to Gljúfrasteinn, visitors can take walks to see where Laxness spent his childhood and, in later life, sought his inspiration.

Opening hours : Summer: Daily 9.00 - 17.00 Winter: Daily except on Mondays 10.00 - 17.00 Admission: adults ISk 800, seniors and disabled ISk 500 and children under 18 free admission. Tour operators get a 10% discount when they book for groups or individuals.

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SAMEINUMST UM A‹ VERNDA ÍSLENSKAN MENNINGARARF PROTECT THE ICELANDIC HERITAGE

Do you have an object of cultural value in your possession?

Under Icelandic legislation it is prohibited to transport objects of cultural value out of the country without a valid permit. The Act covers, for instance, antiques and books more than 100 years old, as well as other objects of heritage value such as works of art, archives and other cultural objects more than 50 years old.

Did you know that you need an export permit in order to transport objects of cultural value or art out of the country?

Iceland is a party to the UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property.

The Icelandic legislation is in harmony with European guidelines.

For more details and to apply for an export permit, see the Museum Council of Iceland website: www.safnarad.is NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ICELAND NATIONAL GALLERY OF ICELAND ICELANDIC MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

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Gps: 64°19,186n 22°02,654w

at the akranes Museum Centre you can visit four museums at once. These museums are: n akranes Folk Museum n Iceland’s Sports Museum n Iceland´s Mineral kingdom and n various exhibitions a collection of old houses and boats are exhibitet at the akranes Museum Centre. In the Museum Hall you will find café, museum shop and tourist information.

Address: Görðum 300 akranes Tel: (+354) 431 1255 & (+354) 431 5566 e-mail: museum@museum.is www.museum.is

Opening hours: Summertime: Open every day 10.00-17.00 Wintertime: Open every day 13.00-17.00 Admittance fee: Görðum, adult ISk 500 300 Akranes Sími: 431 5566 / 431 1255 Seniorswww.museum.is (67+) ISk 300 museum@museum.is Children (under16) no charge.

Groups (10 +) ISk 300 per person – 40 –

borGarFJörður museum

Photo: Ómar Örn Ragnarsson

Gps: 64°32,203n 21°55,220w

Children for 100 years a unique exhibition centred on the life and surroundings of children in Iceland in the 20th century.

The photographs are presented in an unusual way, mounted on walls in which cabinets behind some photographs contain objects and further information.

Guests can move around the walls and discover how children lived, laughed and worked over the past 100 years. This exhibition is suitable for all ages. Guides are available for groups. The museum also has other interesting exhibitions, archives and a library.

Welcome to Borgarfjordur.

Address: Bjarnarbraut 4-6 IS 310 Borgarnesi.

Tel: 430 7200 e-mail: safnahus@safnahus.is www.safnahus.is

Opening hours: Summer: every day from 13.00-18.00 Winter: Open by agreement Admission fee: adults ISk 600, free entry for children. Discount available for senior citizens, disabled and groups (10+) – 41 –

The seTTlemenT cenTre in borGarnes

Nestled in the pituresque costal village of Borgarnes just an hour north of Reykjavik, the Settlement Centre is sited in the heartland of one of Iceland´s most famous medieval tales: egils Saga. The Settlement Centre is home to two exhibitions. One traces the Settlement of Iceland while the other graphically retells the epic adventures of the hero of egils Saga, the viking warriorpoet egil Skallagrimsson.

The museum is a wealth of information and gives a wonderful insight into Iceland´s history and a firm context in which to place your Icelandic visit.

The prime objective of the Centre is to dramatically recreate the fascinating sagas surrounding the birth of this island nation and bring to live egils saga one of Iceland´s most important cultural treasure that took place in the aria. The aim is to make the old sagas accessable to all ages, scholars and non scholars alike. The Centre is not a museum, rather an instalation. Multi-media

Gps: 64°32,146n 21°55,385w

and theatrical techniques are employed to help the visitor experience first hand the excitement of setting off over the open ocean for lands unknown. audio guides lead the visitor on a voyage of discovery and are available in Icelandic, english, German, French, Norwegian, Italian, Spanish japanees, Russian and Polish. a complete circuit of each exhibition takes about 30 minutes.

Now visitors are offered the opportunity of reliving these remarkable sagas at the very sites where the events actually took place. aided by a living commentary from a smart phone, the visitor is taken on a self-guided tour around some of the key locations of egils Saga. your SMaRT PHONe guide can be hired from the Settlement Centre. The tour takes about one and a half hours and is available in four languages; Icelandic, Norwegian, english and German. an ideal opportunity for the independent traveller to enjoy the best of a guided tour on their own terms.

Address: Brákarbraut 13 - 15, IS-310 Borgarnes Tel: 437 1600 e-mail: landnam@landnam.is www.landnam.is – 42 –

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00-21.00 Winter: 11.00-17.00.

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world oF puppeTs

Gps: 64°32,241n 21°55,584w

World of Puppets, Center of Puppet arts, is located in Historic Old town of Borgarnes.

Romantically situated in a bay overlooking the atlantic Ocean, the Centre hosts a Café, a Theater featuring both multi-lingual and nonverbal performances, a Museum and a Gift Shop. The interactive exhibit is built around the work of international renowned Puppet artist, Bernd Ogrodnik and invites visitors of all ages to explore the fascinating world of Puppetry.

Address: Skúlagata 17, IS-310 Borgarnes Tel: (+354) 530 5000 e-mail: bruduheimar@bruduheimar.is www. bruduheimar.is 00000 00

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00 - 21.00, Winter: Fri.-Sun 11.00 - 18.00 Admittance: Children 3 - 6 years ISk 600 Children 7 - 18 years ISk 1.000 67+ & disabled ISk 1.200 Other ISk 1.400 reykholTskirkJa

Gps: 64°39,879n 21°17,536w

a church has been in Reykholt since early Christianity, consecrated to God and St. Mary the Mother of God, the Holy apostle Peter, The Bishop Dinonysius (St. Denis) and the virgin Barbara. The church´s charter, Reykja holts máldagi, the oldest document preserved in the original in the Icelandic language, dates back to mid twelfth century. The new church was consecrated on the 28th of july in 1996. It is adorned with stained glass windows designed by valgerður Bergsdóttir and is praised for it’s fine acoustics. The architect of Reykholtskirkja-Snorrastofa is Garðar Halldórsson.

Address:: 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði Tel: 4351112

e-mail: gestastofa@snorrastofa.is www.reykholt.is – 43 –

visiTor cenTre oF The snæFellsJökull naTional park

Snæfellsjökull national park lies in the westernmost part of Snæfellsnes peninsula and covers 170 square kilometres. It was founded on june 28th 2001, with the aim of protecting the area’s unique nature and important historical relics. The Snæfellsnes peninsula coast line is very varied. Rocky coves alternate with black sand beaches, light sand beaches and precipitous sea cliffs that teem with sea birds in the nesting season.

The lowland within the national park is mostly lava that has flowed from Snæfellsjökull and from smaller craters in the lowland. The lava fields are largely covered in moss, and intermittently they contain beautiful hollows – 44 –

Gps: 64°45,047n 23°38,933w

where vegetation thrives sheltered from the wind.

The national park’s visitor centre is located in Hellnar. It opened in 2004, in renovated sheep houses. at the visitor centre, you can acquire information about the national park from the rangers. The centre has an exhibition with the theme ‘the fisherman and nature’, documenting how people lived off the natural resources through the ages. The exhibition appeals to your senses, and guests are encouraged to taste, smell and try. The visitor centre has something of interest to people of all ages.

visiTor cenTre oF The snæFellsJökull naTional park

Address: Hellnum Snæfellsnesi Tel: (+354) 436 6888 e-mail: snaefellsjokull@ust.is www.umhverfisstofnun.is/snaefellsjokull

Opening hours: Daily in june, july and august between 10.00 – 18.00 and by arrangement rest of the year.

Admission: Free of charge – 45 –

sTykkishólmur

Gps: 65°07,722n 22°72,712w

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The mariTime museum in hellissandur

Gps: 64°54,847n 23°53,118w

In the Maritime Museum there are two eight oared boats. Bliki was built in 1826 and Ólafur Skagfjörð that was built in. Both of those boats were made out from Hellissandur until the sixties. also in the museum is a reconstruction of the fishing cottages that were last inhabited in Hellissandur. The museum has a collection of atlas stones and various old artifacts. The museum is focused up mainly around the time of the oared boats and the first part of the twentieth century.

Address: at Sandahraun, IS-360 Hellissandi Tel: 436-6619

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st-august 15th. Tuesday-Friday 09.30-12.00 & 13.00-18.00.

From august 15th-Sept. 15th & weekends 13.00-18.00. Closed Mondays. Other times by agreement. Winter: By agreement.

Admission: adults ISk 250, free entry for 12 years and younger. bJarnarhöFn

Gps: 64°59,874n 22°57,744w

The Shark exhibition in Bjarnarhöfn is a unique way for tourists to learn and experience the way that sharks have been caught in Icleand for centuries and how it was stored and produced. also in the exhibiton you will see shark skeletons and objects that reflect the development of shark fishing throughout centuries.

Address: Bjarnarhöfn IS 340 Stykkishólmur

Opening hours: Open all year round.

Tel: (+354) 438 1581 & (+354) 698 6958

Admission: 700 for adults.

e-mail: bjarnarhofn@simnet.is

Distance from Reykjavík is 170 km.

www.bjarnarhofn.is

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eGill ólaFsson museum in hnJóTur

Gps: 65°33,747n 24°09,476w

The Museum of egill Ólafsson, at Hnjotur by Patreksfjordur, displays a unique collection of old things, especially from the countryside and the old way of fishing. There can be seen how the local inhabitants managed to survive, despite of cold weather and wild nature. at the museum is an exhibition about the French fishermen, which were fishing by Iceland more than century ago. an attractive restaurant is inside the museum. Internet connection is available and brochures about interesting places, accommodation and service in the neighborhood. Opening hours of the restaurant are 11.00 to 20.00.

Address:

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Hnjóti, Örlygshöfn

Summer: May 20th to September 11th

IS-451 Patreksfjörður

daily 11.00 - 19.00

Tel: 456-1511

Winter: By agreement

e-mail: museum@hnjotur.is

Admission: 1.000 ISk for over 12 years

www.hnjotur.is

700 ISk for groups and pensioners

samúel Jónsson´s arT museum

Gps: 65°47,300n 23°59,411w

The association for the renovation of Samúel jónsson’s art museum in Selárdalur has been working on the restoration of Samúel’s statues and buildings for some years. Samúel´s house is still to be restored and will include a shop and a guest-apartment.

Address: Brautarholti, Selárdal við arnarfjörð Tel: 6987533 e-mail: olafur@sogumidlun.is www.sogumidlun.is/pdf/samuel_net.pdf

Opening hours: Summer: june 10th - august 21st Admission: adults IS 500, free for children under 12 years – 50 –

The old booksTore

Gps: 66°02,902n 23°30,740w

The seaside village of Flateyri has a history of 150 years. In the 1890s the whaling station at Sólbakki played an important role in the growth of the village. Most of the houses at Flateyri’s seafront street, Hafnarstræti, were built between 1880 and 1915.

• Exhibitions by Minjasjóður Önundarfjarðar are housed in the Old Bookstore, Hafnarstræti 3-5, and visitors can have a look at the old merchant family’s living quarters in the same building. Books are sold by the kilo in the store, which also sells souvenirs and toys.

• 16 signs with information about the village and historical events have been erected in the village by the association Hús og fólk. MP3 players, with more extensive information, will be available for rent at the Old Bookstore or the N-1 gas station.

Address: Hafnarstræti 3-5, 425 Flateyri Tel: (+354) 864 2943 e-mail: johanna@snerpa.is www.facebook.com/bokabudinflateyri

• The hand craft association Purka, Hafnarstræti 11, manages The International Doll Museum.

Opening hours: Summer: Tuesday-Sunday and by agreement Winter: By agreement Admission: Donations – 51 –

The Jón siGurdsson museum – hraFnseyri in arnarFJördur Gps: 65°45,512n 23°27,441w

In the summer of 2011, 200 years will have passed since the birth of jón Sigurdsson at Hrafnseyri in arnarfjördur. To mark the event, the museum has been extensively renovated and a new exhibition has been opened to commemorate the life and work of jón Sigurdsson. jón Sigurdsson was born on 17th june 1811 at Hrafnseyri where his father served as a vicar. He was raised at Hrafnseyri and studied at home with his father. He left home at 18 to complete his schooling in Reykjavík. He stayed there for the next four years until he sailed to Copenhagen in 1833 and started his

university studies. While he lived and worked in Copenhagen all his life, he went home to Iceland 14 times to attend the althing, serving as the representative of the ísafjördur district from 1844 until his death. jón Sigurdsson died in 1879 and is buried in the Hólavellir cemetery in Reykjavík. jón Sigurdsson’s name will forever be identified with the founding of the Icelandic nation-state. He began his peaceful struggle for Iceland’s political and economic independence in the mid-19th century, becoming the foremost champion of the Icelandic nation of his age. after his death, his name

Address: Hrafnseyri við arnarfjörð 465 Bíldudalur Tel: (+354) 456 8260 & (+354) 845 5518 e-mail: hrafnseyri@hrafnseyri.is www.hrafnseyri.is & www.jonsigurdsson.is

Opening hours: june 17th - august 31st 10.00-20.00 Admission fee: Free on the anniversary 2011

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The Jón siGurdsson museum – hraFnseyri in arnarFJördur

has been a beacon for his compatriots, forever linked to the victories won in the name of national sovereignty and human rights, and he has always remained the Icelandic nation’s symbol of unity.

The jón Sigurdsson Museum at Hrafnseyri

opened its doors in 1980, and in 1997 a gableroofed turf house, similar to the one where jón was born, was opened to visitors. Refreshments are served here. There is a charming wooden church at Hrafnseyri which was consecrated in 1886.

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ósvör mariTime museum

Gps: 66°09,023n 23°12,918w

Ósvör is an old icelandic fishing station in Bolungarvík, dating back to the 19th century.

On display is a traditional fishing boat and equipment used in the last centuries. The curator welcomes people in traditional fisherman outfit.

Address: Ósvör við Bolungavík aðalstræti 21, 415 Bolungavík 892-5744 & 456-7005 (office) e-mail: osvor@osvor.is, www.osvor.is Opening hours: Summer: june 4th - august 13th weekdays 9.00-12.00 & 13.00-17.00 & weekends 13.00-17.00. Winter: By an agreement Admittance fee: adults ISk 700, seniors (67+) and groups (10+) ISk 500, 16 years and under free of charge. naTural hisTory museum in bolunGarvík

Gps: 66°09,440n 23°14,948w

In the museum there is on display a wide variety of birds, some mammals as well as minerals from the geologist Stein emilsson collection.

There is also an exhibition on geological and construction of the tunnel Bolungarvíkurgöng. There are also souvenirs and books for sale.

Address: vitastíg 3 / aðalstræti 21 IS-415 Bolungavík Tel: (+354) 456 7507 & (+354) 456 7005 Fax: (+354) 456 7351 e-mail: nabo@nabo.is www.nabo.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 4th-august 13th daily 9.0012.00 & 13.00-17.00 & weekends 13.00-17.00.

Winter: Same but closed on weekends Admittance fee: adults ISk 700, seniors (67+) and groups (10+) ISk 500, 16 years and under free of charge .

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The arcTic Fox cenTre

Gsm: 66°01,805n 22°59,396w

The arctic Fox Centre Is a non-profit research and exhibition centre, focusing on the arctic fox (vulpes lagopus) - the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The arctic Fox Centre houses an exhibition about biology and history of the arctic foxes as a species. We tell the story of the war that has been waged between the man and the arctic fox for 1100 years. Furthermore, we emphasize on participating in research programs on arctic foxes, in collaboration with academic and research centres. We are an active partner in a european project, The Wild North, in developing sustainable wildlife tourism in Iceland. We provide guidance to arctic foxes in the wild for photographers, in collaboration with tourist agencies. The arctic Fox Centre is located in Sudavik, northern Westfjords. In the centre you find a cosy café with free internet access and cosy outdoor area with beautiful view (away from the dusty road). The exhibition and The Café are open all days in june-august from 10.00 to 22.00, with coffee, tea, snacks and homebaked pastry. We also serve beer and wine. During the winter, from September to May we have open on regular days and weekends by agreement.

Address: eyrardalur, Súðavík Tel: 456 4922 / 862 8219 e-mail: melrakki@melrakki.is www.melrakki.is www.arcticfoxcenter.com

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00 - 22.00 Winter: By request Admission fee: ISk 800

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wesTFJords heriTaGe museum

Gps: 66°04,088n 23°07,644w

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Gps: 66°04,577n 23°07,583w

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – vikToriuhús in viGur

Gps: 66°02,855n 22°49,608w

This classically-influenced wooden house was built in 1860 by Sumarliði Sumarliðason, goldsmith. It was originally built adjacent to an older timber house dating from around 1800.

Tel: (+354) 456 5111 • vesturferdir@vesturferdir.is • www.vesturferdir.is Boat-trips to vigur: every year daily june 15th - august 31st or by group-requests hisToric buildinGs collecTion – The windmill in viGur

Gps: 66°02,855n 22°49,608w

The only preserved wooden wind-powered grain mill in the country can be found in vigur. It is said that Daníel Hjaltason goldsmith built the mill around 1860, but it has since been enlarged and improved.

Tel: (+354) 456 5111 • vesturferdir@vesturferdir.is • www.vesturferdir.is Boat-trips to vigur: every year daily june 15th - august 31st or by group-requests – 58 –

Gps: 66°02,855n 22°49,608w

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – liTlibær in sköTuFJörður

Litlibær was built in 1895 by two families who originally lived in separate parts of the house, which was then divided in the middle with a wall. The house is made of timber with stone side walls and grass on the roof. around 20 people lived in Litlibær at one point.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is The snJaFJallaseTur heriTaGe cenTre

Gps: 66°06,432n 22°35,005w

The Snjafjallasetur Heritage Centre is located at Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd. at the centre visitors can see exhibitions about Drangajökull Glacier, about the desolated farms in the region, about composer Sigvaldi kaldalóns and about the slayings of Basque whalers in 1615.

Address: Dalbæ, Snæfjallaströnd Tel: 6987533 e-mail: snjafjallasetur@snjafjallasetur.is www.snjafjallasetur.is

Opening hours: Summer: 10. júní - 21. ágúst

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – hJallur in vaTnsFJörður

Gps: 65°56,401n 22°29,318w

In the Westfjords there is an abundance of excellent building stones which were widely used for making the stone walls of turf houses. Hjallur is a good example of this. It is one of the largest houses of its kind in the country, and is thought to have been built around 1880.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is hisToric buildinGs collecTion – sTaðarkirkJa church on reykJanes peninsula Gps: 65°29,039n 22°21,246w

about 8 kilometers from Reykhólar on the Reykjanes peninsula in east Barðastrandarsýsla district is the church Staðarkirkja. In previous years there was a major farm there as well as the Catholic church Ólafskirkja. a vicarage was at Staður until 1948 when it was moved to Reykhólar, where there had formerly been a subsidiary church belonging to Staður. Staðarkirkja church was built in 1864 by Daníel Hjaltason, goldsmith, local official and farmer.

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Gps: 65°27,124n 22°12,040w

The main emphasis of the exhibition is on the way our ancestors lived and worked, as well as their mode of transport, the clink built boat; its form and seafaring ability. The eider duck and its down are also at the heart of this exhibition. Tourist information center is in the same building.

Address:

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Gömlu mjólkurstöðinni við Maríutröð

june 1st to august 16th daily 11.00-18.00

Reykhólum

other opening hours by agreement.

Tel: (+354) 434 7830 & (+354) 894 1011 e-mail: hlunnindi@reykholar.is www.reykholar.is

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Gps:65°15,167n 21°03,663w

The Folk museum Byggðasafn Húnvetninga- og Strandamanna welcomes you! It was founded fifty years ago and contains a precious collection of rare objects displaying local history and culture.The museum is owned by local authorities in the Húnaflói area. On display are number of famous old boats and ships amongst them the famous shark ship Ófeigur from Ófeigsfjörður. Oil from the sharks was used to light up streetlamps in europe before the age of electricity.

We also show inside the museum the way Icelanders used to live by dispalying the living arrangements inside an old house named

Address: Reykjagata 6

by Reykjaskóli IS 500 Staður Tel: (+354) 451 0040 e-mail: byggdasafn@emax.is www.byggdasafnhos.is

Syðsti-Hvammur which used to be near Hvammstangi.

Many more numerous spectacular pieces can be found inside the museum from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century. We are working on changing and updating the display so please come and visit an evolving museum. you can fish trout, cod and haddock on the seashore near the museum and even rent fishing gear if you are interested.

New and exciting crafts from the local community will be on sale at the museum and restaurant on site.

Opening hours Summer: june 1st - august 31st daily 10.00-18.00 Winter: Tue-Thu 9.30-12.30. Closed in December, on other occasions by agreement.

Admission: adults ISk 800, Groups 10+ ISk 500.

Free for children under 16 years of age.

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – kirkJuhvammskirkJa church

Gps: 65°24,201n 20°55,538w

kirkjuhvammur church is located a short distance above Hvammstangi ,. The kirkjuhvammur estate on vatnsnes peninsula, which in older times was called Hvammur in Miðfjörður, was considered a good property but not a major farm. kirkjuhvammur is believed to have been an assembly place in 1406. Farming ceased in 1947 and the houses were levelled to the ground around 1960. The church is the only building from former times still on site.

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The icelandic seal cenTre

hniT: 65°23,709n 20°56,634w

The Icelandic Seal Centre is an exhibition- and research center with seals as a main theme. at the centre’s exhibition guests can learn about the seals’ anatomy and their cohabitation with men.

In the summer time the centre also offers diverse art exhibitions. In addition to seal research the centre’s research department focuses on nature based tourism and regional development.

Address: Brekkugötu 2, 530 Hvammstangi Tel: (+354) 451 2345 & (+354) 898 5233 e-mail: info@selasetur.is www.selasetur.is

Opening hours: june 1st - august 31st Open every day from 9.00 - 17.00 May 15th - May 31st & Sept 1st - Sept 15th Open week days from 10.00 - 14.00 Otherwise on request – 65 –

ÞinGeyrakirkJa – The church aT ÞinGeyrar

Gps: 65°33,285n 20°24,240w

The church at Þingeyrar is one of the most important Icelandic churches. It was build of stone and consecrated 1877. The church is in Romanesque style and have seats for over 100 people. The church possesses many costly treasures. The oldest object in the church is a fine 15th century english alabaster altarpiece. The hexagonal pulpit with tester and baptismal font is from late 17th century. Þingeyrar was important place from early settlement and is mentioned in the saga literature as a regional assembly site. Next to the church is a large circular structure, believed to be a judgement circle and listed as a heritage site.

The church at Þingeyrar is open for public in june, july and august with guiding. Service for visitors is provided at klausturstofa and there is an exhibition on Þingeyrar Church and its history and Café.

Address: Þingeyrakirkja austur-Húnavatnssýsla IS-541 Blönduós Tel: 895-4473 e-mail: holabak@emax.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - august 31st 10:00 - 17:00 Winter: Open according to an agreement Service fee: ISk 400, under 16 years free, discount for groups and over 67 years.

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Gps: 65°39,430n 20°17,360w

TexTile museum

The Textile Museum in Blönduós is the only specifically focused textile museum in Iceland. The museum is located in a beautiful building with good visitor access. It hosts several unique and independent exhibitions of embroideries, Icelandic national costumes, the Halldóra room, which is dedicated to the life and work of Halldóra Bjarnadóttir (1873-1981), and a wool exhibition. annually the museum hosts a special exhibition of Icelandic textile artists and designers.

Address: Árbraut 29, 540 Blönduósi Tel: (+354) 452 4067 e-mail: textile@simnet.is www.simnet.is/textile

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - august 31st, daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: By an agreement Admission fee: Free for under 16 years.

Discount for groups. sea ice exhibiTion cenTre

Gps: 65°39,591n 20°17,995w

Hillebrandt`s House is one of Iceland`s oldest wooden houses and has itself a long and interesting history. Today it holds an assortment of information on sea ice. The Sea Ice exhibition displays a combination of texts, photographs and artifacts related to the arctic region. visitors find information about Iceland`s historic struggle with sea ice, sea ice research through time, the weather station in Blönduós and can come face to face with an actual polar bear!

Address: Blöndubyggð 2, 540 Blönduós Tel: 4524848 e-mail: hafis@blonduos.is www.blonduos.is/hafis

Opening hours: Summer: May 29th - august 31st, daily 11.00-17.00 Winter: By agreement

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Gps: 65°49,392n 20°18,466w

Árnes Árnes is a unique example of a home and lifestyle of the early 20th century in Iceland. The house is a small wooden house, built at the end of the 19th century and is in large parts as it was in the beginning and the infrastructure is mostly

original. It has been tried to have the house look as much as possible as Icelandic homes did in the beginning of the 20th century. The furniture are from the local heritage museum or borrowed things from other museums and also some items from the former inhabitants of the house.

Address: IS-545 Skagaströnd Tel: (+354) 455 2700 e-mail: skagastrond@skagastrond.is www.skagastrond.is

Opening hours: Summer: Tuesday, Thursdey & Saturday 15.00-18.00 Winter: By Request Free admission – 68 –

skaGasTrönd Gps: 65°49,431n 20°18,431w The Country Museum of Iceland is in kántrýbær in Skagaströnd. It is dedicated to the history and the music of the one and only Country king of Iceland. Hallbjörn, j. Hjartarson and country music in general. The museum has numerous artifacts from Hallbjörn’s music carrier, his records, tunes and written notes.

Address: kántrýsetur íslands IS-545 Skagaströnd Tel: (+354) 452 2829 & (+354) 869 1709 e-mail: kantry@kantry.is www.kantry.is Opening hours: Summer: 11.30-22.00 Winter: By request

Gps: 65°49,381n 20°18,317w

Spákonuarfur The Museum of Prophecies opens in Skagaströnd in the summer of 2011. The exhibition focuses on Þórdís the fortuneteller, the first named inhabitant of Skagaströnd, who lived there in the late 10th century. The exhibition features all kinds of interesting information about prophecies and fortune telling. visitors can have their fortunes told and their palms read on request. Children can examine Þórdís’s gold chest, where various interesting things are hidden.

Address: Menningarfélagið Spákonuarfur, IS-545 Skagaströnd Tel: (+354) 861 5089 e-mail: dagny@nett.is www.spakona.is – 69 –

Opening hours: Summer: 11.00-17.00, Winter: By request Gps: 65° 49,383’n, 20° 18,313’w

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – bæJardyr aT reynisTaður

Gps: 65°39,396n 19°33,717w

at Reynistaður in Skagafjörður fjord an entrance hall is all that remains of the large farm that Þóra Björnsdóttir had built after a great fire in 1758. This building is one of the few existing examples of a timber frame from the 18th century.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is hisToric buildinGs collecTion – víðimýrarkirkJa church in skaGaFJörður Gps: 65°32,324n 19°28,226w

at víðimýri in the age of the Sturlungs was the ancient manor of chieftain kolbeinn Tumason.

It is said that there has been a church at víðimýri since Christianity was adopted in Iceland. víðimýrarkirkja has always been a farmer‘s church, in the ownership of priests or farmers, and is now a parish church.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is Open june 1st - august 31st daily 9:00-18:00.

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The skaGaFJörður heriTaGe museum

Gps: 65°36,675n 19°30,285w

The Skagafjörður Heritage Museum is a centre for preservation, research and communication of Skagafjörður culture and cultural heritage. exhibitions are housed in Glaumbær on Langholt and Minjahúsið in Sauðárkrókur and the Icelandic emigration centre in Hofsós.

The Minjahús houses various special exhibitions of historical interest which include workshops of noted craftsmen from the Skagafjörður area.

The old traditional turf buildings at Glaumbær house an exhibition depicting everyday life on a large 19th century farm. Áshús, built 1883-1886, houses exhibitions on early 20th century household as well as the museum’s tearoom which offers a selection of traditional cakes and other baked goods.

Gilsstofa was originally built in 1849 but reconstructed at Glaumbær in 1997. It houses the museum’s office and souvenir shop.

The Icelandic emigration centre houses an exhibition on the emigration of people from Skagafjörður to North america in the late 19th century.

Address: Glaumbær, IS-551 Sauðárkrókur Tel: (+354) 453 6173 e-mail: bsk@skagafjordur.is www.skagafjordur.is/byggdasafn www.glaumbaer.is Opening hours: june 1st -September 10th Daily 9.00-18.00 Admittance fee: ISk 700.

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Gps: 65°53,945n 19°25,163w

Welcome to the Icelandic emigration Center at Hofsos. The Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North america and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland.

silent Flashes This exhibit includes nearly 400 photographs of Icelandic emigrants, illustrating portrait photography in North america during the time of the westward migration (1870-1914).

The Center now offers four exhibits in three separate buildings, as well as a genealogical information service, library facilities and more. If you are planning a journey to discover the lives of your ancestors, contact us for assistance in identifying family ties.

Guided tours are available upon request.

prairies wide and Free This exhibit tells the story of Icelandic settlement in North Dakota. emphasis is placed on children’s experience of the long journey and arrival in a place where the natural world was full of strange plants and animals they had never seen before.

new land, new life This exhibit gives an impression of the lives of the thousands of Icelanders who immigrated. The emigrants’ hopes, their preparations for departure, their travelling conditions, and the reality that awaited them in the New World are described.

The stephansson study Poet Stephansson’s life story is a fitting metaphor for the Icelandic emigrant experience: a youth spent in Iceland, a difficult journey to the New World, the effort of adapting to new ways, the movement from one settlement to another, and a lifetime of hard work.

Address: 565 Hofsós Tel: (+354) 453 7935 e-mail: hofsos@hofsos.is www.hofsos.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - Sept. 1st 11:00 - 18:00 Winter: By request

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – sJÁvarborGarkirkJa church in skaGaFJörður Gps: 65°53,936n 19°25,035w

Sjávarborgarkirkja church stands on Borg, a rocky headland a short distance from Sauðárkrókur, which rises high above the surrounding flatlands. There was a church there at least from the 14th century. The church is made from timber, built by Ólafur Guðmundsson of Húsey in 1853. The house originally stood just north of the old turf farm.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – pakkhús (warehouse) aT hoFsós

Gps:65°43,662n 19°35,963w

The warehouse at Hofsós is among the oldest house of its kind in Iceland. It is a log house with a high pitched timber roof. The building is thought to have been erected in 1777. There is a storage space in the loft of the second floor with doors through which goods were moved into and out of the house.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 og (+354) 453 7935 • hofsos@hofsos.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 74 –

The caThedral aT hólar

Gps: 65°44,102n 19°06,791w

a church has been in Hólar from mid 11th century. The present church is the 5th Cathedral on this site since a bishopric was established in Northen Iceland in 1106, Dating from 1763, it is the oldest church in Iceland. It was built of stone taken from the mountain Hólabyrða, which towers above Hólar. The thorough restoration that took place during 1988 – 1990, bringing it back to its original state, makes it a museum piece in its own right. amongst its many treasures, new and old, is the beautifully carved altarpiece, presented by jón arason, the last catholic bishop, around 1520.

The Cathedral is a place of worship. During the summer months Sunday services are held at 11 a.m. and concerts at 2 p.m. evening prayers are at 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday.

Address: Hólar í Hjaltadal 551 Sauðárkrókur Tel: (+354) 453 6300 e-mail: biskup@holar.is www.kirkjan.is/holadomkirkja

Opening hours: Summer: Daily 10.00-18.00 Winter: By agreement tel. (+354) 895 9850 Admission: Free

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – nýibær aT hólar in hJalTadalur

Gps: 65°43,993n 19°06,678w

Nýibær is an example of a medium-sized turf farm of the northern type. This type of turf farm developed in the 19th century and is characterized by the timber façades of each house face the yard while the houses at the rear are perpendicular to the passageway. Nýibær was built in 1860.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is icelandic horse hisTory cenTre

Gps: 65°43,970n 19°06,739w

Under the auspices of the Icelandic Horse history centre an exhibition is located in the old stables at Holar in Hjaltadal. The exhibition gives a good insight into the history of Icelands’ farmers most valuable servant - the Icelandic horse and it’s connection to daily life in the creation of this island nation.

Address: Hólar í Hjaltadal Tel: 455 6345, 455 6313, 896 2339 e-mail: sogusetur@sogusetur.is www.sogusetur.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - Sept. 15th, daily 10.00-18.00.

Other hours and during winter - by appointment.

Admission: adults: ISk 900, children 7-16 years: ISk 450, 67+ years: ISk 400. Groups 10+: adults ISk 700, Children 7-16 years ISk 350 – 76 –

Gps: 66°08,829n 18°54,829w

The herrinG era museum

awarded maritime and industrial museum - where the ‘glory days’ of Iceland’s herring fisheries and industry are brought back to life in three different buildings. Róaldsbrakki, a 1907 salting station and bunkhouse. On Saturdays featuring a live outdoor salting show and accordion dance. Grána, a 1930sera fishmeal and oil factory. The Boathouse, the town’s thriving harbour of the 1950s with many old fishing boats at the dock. The Herring era Museum was the winner of the Icelandic Museum award 2000 and won the european Museum award 2004, as europe´s best new museum of industry and technology.

Address: Snorragata 10 IS-580 Siglufirði Sími: 467 1604 og 863 1605 e-mail: safn@sild.is www.sild.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily. june, july & august 10.00-18.00, Spring and autumn 13.00-17.00.

Winter: By an agreement.

Admittance fee: IkR 1.200. Seniors (67+) and under 20 years 600 IkR. Free for under 16 years.

The Folk music cenTre, siGluFJordur.

Gps: 66°09,037n 18°54,384w

The Folk Music Centre brings Icelandic folk music to life. People from all over Iceland can be seen singing folk songs, playing traditional instruments and performing folk dances.

The Folk Music Centre is situated in the house of Rev. Bjarni Thorsteinsson, who´s famous collection of Icelandic folk songs, from the end of the 19th century, was published in 1906.

Address: Norðurgata 1 IS-580 Siglufirði Sími: 467 2300 og 869 3398 e-mail: setur@folkmusik.is www.folkmusik.is

Opening hours: june 1st - august 31st daily 12.00-18.00. Other opening hours by an agreement.

Admittance fee: Together with The Herring Museum ISk 1.200/600 – 77 –

naTural museum in ólaFsFJörður

Gps: 66°04,384n 18°38,811w

The Natural Museum in Ólafsfjörður was established in 1993 and has been evolving ever since. Now it is mainly focused on birds and birdlife and is very varied and interesting. The museum has in total over 200 birds and 100

eggs as well as a Polar Bear, that was shot in Grímsey, a fox in its den, a goat and more.

This is a fun museum that is constantly expanding, and probably the only museum in the country with a catalog in over 16 languages.

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Admission: ISk 500

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – arnGrímur‘s house in svarFaðardalur

Gps: 65°55,679n 18°34,671w

By Tjörn in Svarfaðardalur valley there is a large farm and church. Here there was a vicarage until 1917. On the slope directly above there is the minor farm Gullbringa, which was built in the 18th century. a small house, which was built in front of the old farm, still stands and this is where the painter arngrímur Gíslason (1829-87) lived his last years with his second wife and children.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 78 –

The house oF shark–Jörundur

Gps: 65°58,436n 18°22,303w

jörundur jónsson, called Shark-jörundur, built the house in 1885-86, using timber from Norwegian ships which ran ashore at Hrísey in 1884. In 1917 the house was moved down the hill, to its current site, but a statue of Shark-jörundur commemorates the spot where the house was originally build. The house now holds an exhibition and items related to shark fishing as well as the history of the island. you will also find The Tourist Information Center in Hrísey there and a popular tractor-trailer tour ends in front of the house.

Address: Norðurvegur 3, Hrísey, Tel: (+354) 695 0077 e-mail: hrisey@hrisey.net | www.hrisey.net

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - Sept 1st open daily 13.00-17.00 Winter hours by appointment. hvoll heriTaGe museum

Gps: 65°58,438n 18°31,973w

The museum’s collections comprises thousands of items, most of them contributed by local people in Dalvik, Svarfaðardalur and Árskógsströnd. They include various tools and furnishings which provide insight life and work in and around Dalvík, and the history of the community, in addition to items of art and craft made by local people.

The natural history collection contains a large number of icelandic birds and mammals, and some marine creatures also, along with collections of grasses, shells, eggs and rocks.

The museum includes exhibits on a number of people from Svarfaðardalur who became nationally famous: jóhann Pétursson, known as “The Giant,” Icelandic president Dr. kristján eldjárn, and Friðrik Friðriksson, founder of the yMCa in Iceland.

Address: at karlsrauðatorg, IS-620 Dalvík Tel: (+354) 466 1497 e-mail: hvoll@dalvik.is www.dalvik.is/byggdasafn

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - Sept. 1st 11.00 - 18.00 Winter: Saturdays 14.00 - 17.00 Admission Fee: ISk 500.

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Page akureyri Church 81 Kjarnaskógur akureyri Public Park 82 Ga ml i Davíð Stefánsson Memorial Museum 81 Hills of Triumph, Matthías jochumsson 82 akureyri Museum 84 Nonni’s House Memorial Museum 83 akureyri Industrial Museum 83 Motorcycle Museum of Iceland 85 aviation Museum of Iceland 85 N1 station, Museum guide available

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Gps: 65°40,799n 18°05,450w

akureyrarkirkJa - The church oF akureyri

akureyrarkirkja or The Church of akureyri is a prominent Lutheran church in akureyri, northern Iceland. Located in the centre of the city, and towering above the city on a hill, it was designed by Icelandic state architect, Guðjón Samúelsson, and completed in 1940. akureyrarkirkja contains a notably large 3200- pipe organ and a unique interpretation of the crucifixion.

The opaque central window in the chancel, once belonged to Coventry Cathedral in england.

Address: By eyrarlandsvegur 600 akureyri

Tel: (+354) 462-7700 e-mail: akirkja@akirkja.is www.akirkja.is davíð sTeFÁnsson memorial museum

Gps: 65°40,587n 18°05,515w

The home of one of Iceland’s most beloved poets, Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur.

He lived here from 1944-1964. His living quarters are preserved in the same condition as when he lived there.

Address: Bjarkarstíg 6, 600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 4162 www minjasafnid.is

Opening hours: june 1st - august 31st Monday-Friday 13.00-17.00 Winter: Open by request – 81 –

akureyri public park

Gps: 65°40,487n 18°05,605w

The Public Park was opened in 1912 but the Botanic section in 1957. The park has been enlarged three times since 1912 and is now about 3.6 ha and lies at 40-50 m altitude at eyrarlandsvegur road near midtown.

The aims of the activity in the Botanic Garden are several. The most important task is to provide northern Iceland in general with trees, shrubs and perennials that fulfil demands upon beauty and hardiness. The garden is also meant to function as genebank for hardy plants suitable to the weather conditions in Iceland. apart from that the general idea is multiple use, such as seed-exchange, public information, education and recreation.

There are about 6600 alien taxa growing in the garden now in beds and nursery and around 430 species of the native taxa.

Address: eyrarlandsvegur 30 IS-600 akureyri Tel: 462-7487 e-mail: lystigardur@akureyri.is www.lystigardur.akureyri.is/

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - September 30th.

Weekdays 8.00-22.00 & Weekends 9.00-22.00 Winter: Closed admission: Free

maTThias Jochumsson memorial FoundaTion

Gps: 65°40,468n 18°05,237w

a memorial museum of the Reverend and beloved poet Matthías jochumsson (18351920), probably best know for writing the national anthem of Iceland. The house was the home of Matthías from 1903 until the end of this life.

Address: eyrarlandsvegur, IS-600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 6648 e-mail: info@visitakureyri.is

Opening hours: june 1st-august 31st 13.00-17.00 www.visitakureyri.is – 82 –

nonni´s house

Gps: 65°40,124n 18°05,858w

A cozy memorial museum with friendly atmosphere The childhood home of the writer and jesuit priest jón Sveinsson, “Nonni” (1857-1944).

He wrote 12 children’s books. They have been translated into more than 40 languages, including Chinese and esperanto. Nonni lived and worked in Germany, France, Denmark and the Netherlands. Built in 1850 Nonni’s House is among the oldest houses in akureyri. It has been preserved as an example of a typical 19th century Icelandic town home.

Address: aðalstræti 54 600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 3555 www.nonni.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - august 31st Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 1st - May 31st. Open by an agreement Admission: ISk 700, free entry for children 15 years and younger. akureyri indusTrial museum

Gps: 65°39,695n 18°04,933w

Founded to commemorate the industrial heritage of akureyri, the museum exhibits machinery, tools of various trades and manufactured products from the last century thus telling the stories of the factories and the people who created and worked in them.

Address: Drottningarbraut by krókeyri IS 600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 3600 e-mail: idnadarsafnid@idnadarsafid.is www.idnadarsafnid.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - September 14th daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: September 15th -May 31th saturdays 14.00-16.00 Admission: ISk 600 – 83 –

akureyri museum

Gps: 65°40,125n 18°05,108w

An interesting museum for the entire family Interesting and unique artifacts can be found in the exhibitions relating to the viking period, the middle ages, religion and everyday life in eyjafjörður and akureyri in the past.

The Museum hosts a number of events throughout the year, the Museum garden is an idyllic picnic spot and the 19th century church is well wort a visit.

The summer exhibition 2011: ELVES & HIDDEN PEOPLE

Address: aðalstræti 58 IS-600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 4162 www.minjasafnid.is e-mail: minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st to Sept. 15th. Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sat. 14.00-16.00 and by request Admission: ISk 700, free for 15 years and younger.

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The moTorcycle museum oF iceland

Gps: 65°39,695n 18°04,933w

a brand new museum on the 100 year history of motorcycles in Iceland. Motorcycles from all over, objects and artifacts relating to the historyof motorcycles in Iceland in a stunning 800 square meter building, that was especially designed for the museum.

Address: krókeyri 2 600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 866 3500 e-mail: joi@motorhjolasafn.is www.motorhjolasafn.is

Opening hours: Sumar: june 1st - august 31st 12.00 til 18.00 By agreement on tel: +354 866-3500, Groups welcome year round Admission: adult ISk 1.000, free entry for 15 years and younger

Gps: 65°39,115n 18°04,564w

The aviaTion museum oF iceland

The aviation museum of Iceland first opened its doors to the public on the 1st of May 1999. It is located in a large Hangar at akureyri airport.

There are various kinds of airplanes, big and small, as well as objects that have to do with flying. The museum’s main goal is to preserve Iceland’s aviation history. akureyri airport, IS-600 akureyri Tel: (+354) 461 4400 e-mail: flugsafn@flugsafn.is www.flugsafn.is Opening hours: Summer: june 1st-Sept. 1st. Daily 11:00 - 17:00 Winter: Saturday 12:00 - 17:00.

Or by an agreement.

Admission Fee: ISk 800 11 years and under free.

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Saurbæjarkirkja Church in eyjafjörður Sverrir’s Sundry Collection Fishing Museum in Grenivík The Old Farmhouse Laufás in eyjafjörður Transportation Museum at ystafell Grenjaðarstaður in aðaldal Museum House in Húsavík Húsavík Whale Museum Mánárbakki Museum Sigurgeir´s Bird Museum The Lake Mývatn and Laxá visitor Centre vatnajökull National Park -Gljúfrastofa The Northern Þingeyjarsýsla Heritage Museum earthquake Center in kópasker Flatey Bragginn yst Í Fjörðum Sæluhús Refuge by jökulsá á Fjöllum Skjálfandi Sauðaneshouse

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sverris´s sundry collecTion

Gps: 65°26,833n 18°12,502w

Sverris´s Sundry Collection is a private museum like no other in Iceland. It is not only a historical or agricltural museum, an appliance and household collection; nail and forging compilation, or a key collection but all of this and much more. For decades Sverrir has collected over thousand items a year, ranging from gramophone needles to whole private collections of workshop tools. Sverrir has turned this assemblage into interesting exhibits and distinct sculptures that function as unique souvernirs. The museum has a café and souvenir shop.

Address: Sólgarður, eyjafjarðarsveit 601 akureyri Tel: (+354) 463 1261 e-mail: smamunir@esveit.is www.smamunasafnid.is

Opening hours: May 15th - Sept. 15th 13.00 - 18.00 Admission: Free for under age of 16 16-67 years ISk 750 Disabled & 67+ ISk 400

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – saurbæJarkirkJa church in eyJaFJörður FJord Gps: 65°26,831n 18°12,634w

Saurbæjarkirkja church is the largest of the few turf churches that have been preserved in Iceland. It was built in 1858 by master carpenter Ólafur Briem, who studied carpentry in Copenhagen. Ólafur was a prolific carpenter in eyjafjörður fjord in his day and is also the architect of Hólakirkja church in eyjafjörður fjord as well as Gilsstofa house which now stands next to Glaumbær in Skagafjörður fjord.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 88 –

FishinG museum in Grenivík

Gps: 65°56,794n 18°11,155w

The fishing museum in Grenivík is a long line fishing museum.

The museum opened in 2009 in an old baiting shack called Hliðarendi, which was built in 1920 on the foundation of an old fishing hamlet. On display is an interesting collection of artifacts, for example; various fishing equipment, objects and tools that were used in smaller boats, long line fishing and processing fish. Most of the objects stem back to the early 1900. The museum also has on display two fishing boats. The old baiting shack was previously used for many different occasions; baiting, salting, packing, skinning, sleeping and dancing.

Sometimes it is possible to get a taste of an old fashioned dried fish.

Address: Sælandi 2, 610 Grenivík Tel: (+354) 698 5610 e-mail: gudny@grenivik.is www.grenivik.is

Opening hours: june 15th-august 15th, daily 13.00-17.00.

Admission Fee: ISk 300 Free for children under 14 years.

Handicap accsess is limited.

The old Farmhouse lauFÁs

Gps: 65°53,744n 18°4,289w

Experience the Icelanders way of life around 1900!

The farmhouse was rebuilt in an ambitious style in 1853-1882 and is an example of the gabled farmhouse, although significantly larger than the ordinary Icelandic farmhouse of the time. It is furnished with household items and utensils resembling those in use at the beginning of the 20th century. The Laufás Farmhouse is owned by The National Museum.

The Farm bristles with life on special working days which are announced specifically.

No wheelchair access in the old Farmhouse, but the service center is accessible.

Address: 30 km east of akureyri, Grýtubakkahreppur Tel: (+354) 463 3196 www.minjasafnid.is

Opening hours: May 30th - Sept 12th Daily 9.00-18.00 Winter: Open by request Admission: ISk 700. Free for under 16 years – 89 –

The TransporTaTion museum aT ysTaFell

Gps: 65°46,510n 17°34,450w

The transportation museum at ystafell was established by Ingólfur kristjánsson and kristbjörg jónsdóttir in 1998. The museum is the oldest of its kind in Iceland. Its main role is to preserve and show various ways and means of transportation and present to the public interesting facts on the subject. Ingólfur collected spare parts, machinery and cars of all kinds for half a century.

The Transportation Museum is the result of his efforts and dedication. The transportation museum at ystafell is on www.facebook.com

Address: ystafell, kaldakinn, 641 Húsavík 9 km from highway nr. 1 Tel: (+354) 464 3133 & (+354) 861 1213 e-mail: sverrir@islandia.is www.ystafell.is

Opening hours: May 15th - September 30th Daily 10.00 - 20.00 Admission: ISk 500, free entry for children 12 years and younger Access for disabled is good.

GrenJaðarsTaður TurF house

Gps: 65°49,236n 17°20,990w

The picturesque turf house of Grenjaðarstaður used to be one of the area’s chief farms and became the site of a church and a parsonage. It now houses an interesting local heritage museum with nearly two thousand objects. To wander through and imagine how life once was will provide a unique experience. as well as free coffee and tea, facilities are provided for eating your own food.

Address: Grenjaðarstaður, IS 641 Húsavík Tel: (+354) 464 1860 or (+354) 464 3688 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is | www.husmus.is

Opening hours: june, july and august daily 10:00-18:00 Admission: ISk 500.

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museum house in húsavík

Gps: 66°02,826n 17°20,223w

The Húsavík Museum Centre houses a variety of attractions, so don‘t miss the opportunity to experience what it has to offer.

The Centre has two standing exhibitions: a new presentation, Man and Nature – 100 Years in Þingeyjarsýsla which aims to provide insight into man‘s relationship with nature in this region in the period 1850-1950. This interesting aspect of national culture is explored by juxtaposing objects from nature and man-made artefacts. a special room is set aside for young visitors.

The Maritime Exhibition includes a large number of boats and a wide variety of fishing gear, equipment and tools which were used in the fisheries, as well as in sealhunting and shark-fishing.

On the top floor and the ground floor there are galleries with changing exhibitions. visitors can take a break, find books in the library, examine maps, access the Internet, and so on.

The Centre has a small museum shop/café which serves coffee and

Address: Stórigarður 17, 640 Húsavík Tel: (+354) 464 1860 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is www.husmus.is 0000 000

light snacks.

Opening hours: june, july and august daily 10.00-18.00 and weekdays in winter 10.00-16.00 Admission: adults ISk 600. Groups (10+) & Senior citizens (67+) ISk 400. Children under 16 years free.

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The húsavík whale museum

Gps: 66°02,811n 17°20,680w

mission The Húsavík Whale Museum is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 1997. It’s foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat.

The Whale Museum forms the educational component to the whale watching trips enjoyed in Húsavík during the summer months. brief history The Whale Museum, formerly called Whale Centre, began as a trial, with a small exhibition on whales. Only three years after its establishment, the popularity of the exhibit made it necessary to acquire a bigger building. What had once been an abandoned

slaughterhouse in town is now one of the most visited places in the north of Iceland, providing 1.600m2 to display whale skeletons of several species and fascinating facts about the whales.

The founder of the Museum and manager for the first 11 years is Ásbjörn Björgvinsson, who through enthusiams and hard work made the Whale Museum what it is today. Húsavík and the Whale Watching industry are in debt to Ásbjörn for his unselfish work.

Over 200.000 people have visited the Museum since its establishment and we look forward to welcoming many more. home and summer Feeding Grounds Icelandic waters are home for a variety of

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The húsavík whale museum

whales, although many of them only spend the summer months there. about 45% of the currently known whale species have their distribution in european waters and thereof about 23 species occur in the waters around Iceland. Some of them are just travelling through and are only seen occasionally. But for most of the whales,

Iceland presents good feeding grounds, where they spend the entire summer in the search of food. The high productivity of the North atlantic and the structure of the coastal areas offer a variety of habitats, suitable for many species with different requirements.

Address: Hafnarstétt 1, IS-640 Húsavík Phone: (+354) 414 2800 e-mail: info@whalemuseum.is www.whalemuseum.is

Opening hours : june, july and august: 9.00 - 19.00 May and September: 10.00 - 17.00 October - april: 9.00 - 17.00 (working days).

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Entrance Fee: adults: 1.250 ISk Children (6-14 years): 500 ISk Groups (+10): adults: 900 ISk, Children: 400 ISk

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aT mÁnÁrbakki museum

Gps: 66°11,983n 17°06,253w

Travel through time Iceland has gone through tremendous changes over the centuries and especially the past few decades.

Over the years, many artifacts and antiques have vanished or become scarce. at Mánárbakki Museum, located on the Tjörnes Peninsula about 15 minutes North of Húsavik, you can travel through time as these artifacts and memories have been carefully preserved in a traditional Turf house.. In the yellow house of “Thorshammer”, you will discover various exciting items that recreate the local history from early settlement to the modern day. a stop at Mánárbakki Museum will surely enhance your travel enjoyment while visiting Northern Iceland.

Address: Tjörneshreppur 641 Húsavík Tel: (+354) 464 1957 & (+354) 864 2057

Opening hours: june 15th - august 31st 10.00 - 18.00.

Or by agreement.

Admission: Free for 12 years and younger Weelchair access: Partly

siGurGeir´s bird museum

Gps: 65°37,730n 16°59,700w

An adventure world for bird enthusiasts enjoy information and refreshments in the world’s foremost bird paradise. The museum houses about 180 species of birds, more than 300 specimens of bird and numerous eggs.

The museum has bird watching binoculars and multimedia about the birds.

Address: ytri Neslöndum, 660 Mývatn Tel: (+354) 464 4477 e-mail: fuglasafn@fuglasafn.is www.fuglasafn.is

Admission fee: adults ISk 800. Children 7 - 11 years ISk 400, free for younger. Seniors 67+ ISk 400 Groups 10+ ISk 700

Opening hours: May 15th - june 10th daily 11.00-19.00 See website for winter opening hours – 94 –

braGGinn ysT

Gps: 66°14,415n 16°25,124w

Bragginn in Oxarfjordur is situated 26 kilometers from jokulsargljufur National Park and asbyrgi in Northern Iceland. It is the Studio and exhibition space for the artist yst.

Bragginn is a half cylinder type of building of an american type and was built in 1964 as a barn and sheep shelter and used as such until its rebuilding in the year 2000. It has endured earthquakes up to at least 6.2 on Richter scale and the sheep it housed were considered both healthy and thriving.

Address: Öxarfjörður, 671 kópasker Tel: (+354) 465 2166 e-mail: yst@yst.is www.yst.is

Opening hours: june th - july 4th daily from 11 am to 18 pm Free admission

The earThquake cenTer in kópasker

Gps: 66°18,086n 16°26,797w

an exhibition about THe kÓPaSkeR eaRTHQUake that took place 13th of january 1976. at that time 90 inhabitants of 130 were evacuated during a heavy snowstorm. The exhibition consists of pictures from the evacuation plus information about the geology of the area and information about volcanic eruptions in the North east.

Address: The School House kópasker, 670 kópasker Tel: (+354) 465 2105 during opening hours e-mail: earthquake@kopasker.is http://skjalftasetur-is.123.is

Opening hours: june 1st – august 30th daily 13.00-17.00. at other times by agreement Free admission No wheelchair access – 95 –

The norThern ÞinGeyJarsýsla heriTaGe museum

Gps: 66°18,063n 16°24,907w

different objects: toys, a firefighting cart, guns, wood carvings, blacksmith products and much, much more.

The museum also contains the library of Helgi kristjánsson, from the nearby farm of Leirhöfn.

Helgi was well known for bookbinding and all kinds of caps he designed and made.

Located at Snartarstaðir farm, two kilometres from the village of kópasker, this museum presents a unique collection of local objects showing daily life in the 19th and 20th centuries.

There is a wide array of stitched articles: embroidery, woven goods, knitted clothing and many other unique, interesting handicrafts. In addition, the museum contains a variety of quite

Address: Snartarstaðir, 671 kópasker Tel: (+354) 464 1860 or (+354) 465 2171 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is www.husmus.is

Opening hours: Open daily from 13:00 to 17:00 during june, july and august Admission is free.

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – sæluhús reFuGe by JökulsÁ Á FJöllum

Gps: 65°38,360n 16°13,390w

The river jökulsá á Fjöllum was a great hindrance in past centuries. It was not considered possible to cross on horseback, but there were ferries in places where traffic was highest. The refuge was built around 1880 from stone. The house was said to be haunted by an animals the size of a year old calf, with thick fur and terrible.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 96 –

GlJúFrasToFa

Gps: 66°01,702n 16°29,255w

Gljúfrastofa is the visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of vatnajökull National Park. There, visitors get comprehensive information about the Park, its surroundings, hiking trails, natural attractions, history, services and recreational options. In 2009, the Centre was specially recognised by the Icelandic Tourism association for professional development in the tourism industry. The interesting exhibition on geology and the nature of jökulsárgljúfur canyon and its environs graphically informs guests about plate boundaries, volcanism, biospheres and habitats, the power of glacial floods, the formation of Ásbyrgi canyon, and the interaction of humans with the might of nature. Considered by many to be the country’s best exhibition on Icelandic

nature, it interactively allows the visitor to feel, smell and try out the assorted objects.

The visitor Centre is a perfect starting point for those who plan to visit jökulsárgljúfur and its surroundings. Interesting natural attractions within jökulsárgjúfur are Ásbyrgi, Hljóðaklettar, Hólmatungur and Dettifoss.

The building is situated at the lower end of Ásbyrgi canyon and is the starting point for a variety of hiking trails. In the vicinity of the visitor Centre are a campsite and a shop.

Address: Ásbyrgi IS 671 kópasker Tel: 470 7100 e-mail: asbyrgi@vjp.is www.vjp.is

Opening hours: Daily May 1st to Sep. 30th (opening hours varies) Admission free 0000 000

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The lake mývaTn and laxÁ visiTor cenTre

Mývatn’s ecosystem is unique. The name of the lake derives from the myriad of midges in the area. Bird life is varied, and more species of duck are said to live there than in any other place on earth. all species of Icelandic water birds, apart from Common Shelduck, nest in the Mývatn and Laxá area. Mývatn district is varied in nature and its landscape unique, being formed by intense volcanic activity. Mývatn lake and Laxá river are listed as internationally important wetlands according to the Ramsar Convention. at the visitor centre for Lake Mývatn and Laxá you can acquire information about the nearby area from the rangers. There is an exhibition on the geology and rich biodiversity of Lake Mývatn and river Laxá. Information on the numerous hiking paths in the area is available at the centre and the rangers are always willing to assist.

Address: Hraunvegur 8 in Reykjahlíð, 660 Mývatn Tel: (+354) 464 4460 e-mail: umhverfisstofnun@ust.is www.english.ust.is Opening hours: Daily during, june, july and august between 8.30 - 18.00 Admission: Free of charge – 98 –

Gps: 65°38,504n 16°54,621w

The lake mývaTn and laxÁ visiTor cenTre

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – sauðanes on lanGanes

Gps: 66°14,771n 15°15,699w

It is believed that there has been a church at Sauðanes since the 12th century. The vicarage at Sauðanes (Sauðanes House) was built in 1879 and Sauðaneskirkja church in 1889. The old vicarage is the oldest stone house in Þingeyjarsýsla district and was made from stone brought from far away but carved on site.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is hisToric buildinGs collecTion – busTarFell in vopnaFJörður

Gps: 65°36,940n 15°05,880w

at Bustarfell there is a large, elegant turf farm which has been in the care of the National Museum since 1943. It houses the Bustarfell museum where old artifacts from the farm and from the family who lived there are exhibited.

bustarfell@simnet.is • www.bustarfell.is • Open June 10th - Sept. 10th, Daily 10:00-18:00 – 102 –

busTarFell museum

Gps: 65°36,940n 15°05,880w

Bustarfell in vopnafjörður is one of the most beautiful and best kept turf-house in Iceland. Guided tours around the museum are available every day and during weekends the museum becomes alive with various events, exhibition of old workmanship and delicious national refreshments in Hjáleigan Café.

Address: Bustarfell, 690 vopnafirði Tel: (+354) 844 1153, (+354) 471 2211 & (+354) 473 1393 e-mail: bustarfell@simnet.is, www.bustarfell.is

Opening hours: Summertime: 10. júní - 10. sept.

Winter: visits can be arranged and on special occations.

Admittance fee: ISk 700 kr. Individuals ISk 100 Children 9-13 years.

ISk 500 Groups (10+) In Café

múlasToFa - a museum abouT liFe and arT oF Jón múli and Jónas Árnason GPS: 65°45,189N 14°49,589W

Múlastofa museum is located in the cultural center kaupvangur. Björn G. Björnsson, designer, has created a museum about life and art of jón Múli and jónas Árnason. The main purpose of the Múlastofa site is to keep exhitition about life and art of the brothers, to offer enthusiasts a position to study the brothers works and finally to represent a music and culture festival each year in august.

Address: kaupvangur – Hafnarbyggð 4a, 690 vopnafirði Tel: (+354) 473 1341 & (+354) 862 1398 Fax: (+354) 473 1296 e-mail: magnus@vopnafjardarhreppur.is www.vopnafjardarhreppur.is www.mulastofa.is

Opening hours: Summertime: Mon.-Fry. 10-18 and Weekends 12-16 Same opening hours as Upplýsingamiðstöð Ferðamála Admittance fee: ISk 700 for all older than 14 years

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FJarðabyGGð

welcome to the various museums in Fjarðabyggð

Mjóifjör›ur Nor›fjör›u r Eskifjör›ur Rey› a rfjör›u r

Fáskrú›sfjör›ur Stö›va rfjör›ur

All museums are open 13.00 – 17.00 pm, 7 days a week, from June 1st – August 31st or by agreement with the manager, tel: 470 9063.

Gps: 65°08,508n 13°40,205w

The Museum House in Neskaupstaður egilsbraut 2, Neskaupstaður Tel: 477 1446 & 470 9063 safnastofnun@fjardabyggd.is Tryggvi Ólafsson Art collection Tryggvi Ólafsson is born in 1940 at Norðfjordur in Fjardabyggd. He studied at the The Icelandic College of art and Crafts 1960-61 and at the Royal art academy in Copenhagen from 1961-66. Tryggvi is one of Iceland´s best known contemporary artists.

The Jósafat Hinriksson’s Maritime Museum The museum displays interesting objects relating to fishing, iron work, boat building and the old ways of the Icelandic people. It displays a replica of josafat’s fathers old iron workshop where josafat studied and started his carrier.

The East Iceland Museum of Natural History at Neskaupstaður a new and interesting museum which displays the best of Icelandic nature; Icelandic mammals, shellfish, birds, insects and stone collection as well as specimens from the east Icelandic flora.

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FJarðabyGGð Gps: 65°04,202n 14°00,597w

The East Iceland Maritime Museum Strandgata 39b, eskifjörður Tel: (+354) 476 1605 & (+354) 470 9063 safnastofnun@fjardabyggd.is The museum mostly exhibits objects and utensils relating to fishing and seafaring in general. It also displays various reminders of local trade, industry and medicine from times past. The collection is in a commercial building, “Gamla búð”, built in 1816.

Gps: 65°02,190n 14°12,343w

The Icelandic Wartime Museum Spítalakampur by Hæðargerði Reyðarfjörður Tel: (+354) 470 9063 safnastofnun@fjardabyggd.is at the Icelandic Waretime Museum you can travel back to the days of the 2nd World War and the military occupation of Reyðarfjordur. The museum gives a vivid insight into life during the war. The focus is on the impact of the occupation on the Icelandic people.

Gsm: 65°02,190n 14°12,343w

French Fishermen in Iceland Búðarvegur 8 Fáskrúðsfjörður Tel: (+354) 864 2728 albert@fransmenn.net www.fransmenn.is The museum tells the story of the French fishermen and the era they spent in Fáskrúðsfjörður. Their heyday in Iceland was from the early nineteenth century until 1914. During this period up to 5,000 men fished in Icelandic fishing grounds. also visit the cosy café and the tourist information centre. Opnening Hours 10:00-18:00 daily in the summer.

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Technical museum oF easT iceland

Gps: 65°15,967n 13°59,472w

Focuses on the influx of modern times around 1880 to 1950. animate exhibitions. Iceland’s first telegraph station, mechanical shop (1907), hospital, photo studio, printshop and more re-create the atmosphere of the times they portray.

Smithy festival 22.–24. july 2011.

Address: Hafnargötu 44 IS 710 Seyðisfirði Tel: (+354) 472 1696 & (+354) 861 7764 e-mail: tekmus@tekmus.is www.tekmus.is

Opening hours: Sumar: virka daga 11-17 Vetur: virka daga 13-16 Admission: ISk 600

The kJarval experience

Gps: 65°31,631n 13°49,043w

jóhannes Sveinsson kjarval (1885 – 1972), is considered to be one the greatest Icelandic painters, if not the greatest. He was raised in Borgarfjörður eystri. after he had moved to Reykjavík, he often came back and some of his most memorable landscape paintings where painted here. His drawings of the people of Borgarfjörður eystri are amongst his best known works. He never lost his love for the place of his upbringing and he painted the altarpiece of Bakkagerði church, an absolute masterpiece.

Address: Fjarðarborg 720 Borgarfjörður eystri e-mail: kjarvalsstofa@fjolnet.is www.borgarfjordureystri.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily from 11.00 Winter: By agreement – 106 –

easT iceland heriTaGe museum

Gps: 65°15,967n 13°59,472w

a traditional museum with a modern and lively approach. The permanent exhibition is called “The Countryside and the village” and covers traditional Icelandic farming society as well as the arrival of modern times focusing on the particularities of the region. Regluar, temporary exhibitions and a Hands-on section for guests to touch and try for better understanding. kjarvalshvammur, the artists hut and Geirsstaðakirkja on Hróarstunga are also places worth visiting.

Address: Laufskógar 1 700 egilsstaðir Tel: (+354) 471-1412 e-mail: minjasafn@minjasafn.is www.minjasafn.is Admittance fee: adult ISk 600 No charge for seniors (67+) & Children (-16) No charge on Mondays 20% off for Students & Groups (10 +)

Opening hours Summer: May 23rd - june 30th and aug 1st - Sept 10th: Daily 11.00-17.00. july: Mon-Thu 11.00-21.00. Fri-Sun 11.00-17.00 Opening hours Winter: Mon-Fri 13.00-16.00 and by agreement hisToric buildinGs collecTion – sómasTaðir

Gps: 65°02,186n 14°06,476w

The stone house at Sómastaðir was built of local rock in 1875, using glacial clay, smiðjumór, for mortar. Hans jakob Beck (1838–1920), a farmer and fishing-vessel owner and administrator of the district, had the house built to the south of the existing traditional turf farmhouse. He may have been inspired by houses of a similar type he had seen on his travels in Scotland. a two storey timber building stood for awhile at the western end of the stone house.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 107 –

skriðuklausTur - cenTre oF culTure & hisTory

Gps: 65°02,598n 14°56,945w

Historical site with the ruins of a 16th century monastery and the home of the writer Gunnar Gunnarsson. Built in 1939 it is one of Iceland’s most valuable buildings, donated to the nation

by the writer in 1948. Museum about Gunnarsson with exhibitions and events of various kind concerning local culture and nature. Personal guidance guaranteed. Lunch and cake buffet every day in the summer at the klausturkaffi restaurant with local food specialities.

Address: Gunnarsstofnun, Skriðuklaustur IS-701 egilsstaðir Tel: (+354) 471-2990 e-mail: klaustur@skriduklaustur.is www.skriduklaustur.is

Opening hours: Summer: june-august 10.00-18.00. May & ½ Sept 12.00-17.00. Winter: ask for info Admission fee: Museum ISk 700. Free for 16 and under. Ruins guidance ISk 300.

Museum & Ruins together ISk 800.

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Gps: 65°02,661n 14°56,827w

The visiTor cenTre aT skriduklausTur

Snæfellsstofa is a visitor and Information Centre for the eastern Territory of vatnajökull National Park. It is located at Skriðuklaustur in Fljótsdalur and was opened in 2010. In Snæfellsstofa you can find an interesting exhibition about nature’s cycle and formation, where the interaction of vegetation and animal life in the eastern Territory of the National Park plays a big role. The circulation is revealed for example in the water cycle, seasonal changes and the cycle of life and death. The exhibition was particulary designed to interactively allow vistors, especially children, to feel, smell and try out assorted objects.

The visitor Centre is the first BReeaM certified building in Iceland.

Address: Skriðuklaustur, 701 egilsstaðir Tel: (+354) 470 0840 e-mail: snaefellsstofa@vjp.is www.vjp.is

Opening hours: May: Daily 10.00 - 16.00 june 1st - august 31st: Daily 9.00 -18.00 September: Daily 10.00 - 16.00 Admission: Free

The visitors centres of vatnajökull national park are three; at skriðuklaustur, skaftafell (page113) and Gljúfrastofa in Ásbyrgi (page 97)

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svavar Guðnason museum

Gps: 64°15,621n 15°12,081w

art museum in Hornafjörður, dedicated to the memory of Svavar Guðnason who was born in Hornafjörður 1909. He moved to Denemark and was active in the COBRa movement and one of Icelands best known painter in modern times. Here you can find his work in the summertime, and in the wintertime you will find various exhibitions in the gallery.

Address:

by Hafnarbraut, IS 700 Hornafjörður Tel: (+354) 470 8000 & (+354) 470 8050 e-mail: menningarmidstod@hornafjordur.is www.hornafjordur.is/menning

heriTaGe museum oF ausTur-skaFTFellsýsla

Svavar Guðnason, untitled, year unknown.

Gps: 64°15,621n 15°12,081w

The Municipial Museum in Höfn is an old house. It was moved from Papós in 1864 and than again in 1977 to its current location.

Address:

by Hafnarbraut, IS 700 Hornafjörður Tel: (+354) 470 8000 & (+354) 470 8050 e-mail: menningarmidstod@hornafjordur.is www.hornafjordur.is/menning

Opening hours: Summer: 13.00-17.00 daily in june, july & august.

Winter: By request Admission: Free

Glacier exhibiTion

Gps: 64°15,124n 15°12,638w

visitors have the opportunity to experience and learn about the area, the nature and basic glaciology. The exhibition is divided into five accessible sections. Centrally located in Höfn, the exhibition rooms provide a direct view to vatnajökull and some of its glaciers. a platform on the roof is also accessible for a panoramic view of the surroundings.

Address: Hafnarbraut 30, IS 700 Hornafjörður Tel: (+354) 478-2665 e-mail: menningarmidstod@hornafjordur.is www.is-land.is – 110 –

svavar Guðnason museum Svavar Guðnason, untitled, year unknown.

Opening hours: Summer: 9.00-16.00 daily Winter: 9.00-16.00 weekdays and by request on other hours Admission: Free

heriTaGe museum oF ausTur-skaFTFellsýsla

Glacier exhibiTion

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00-18.00 daily in june, july & august. 13.00-17.00 in May and Sept.

Winter: By request Admission: ISk 1000 Discount for groups and 67+

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lanGabúð museum

Gps: 64°39,457n 14°16,979w

Langabúð, made of logs and originally dating back to 1790, is Djúpivogurs oldest building. Now renovated, it serves as a cultural centre for Djúpivogur, partly by housing a heritage museum and an exhibition on the famous Icelandic sculptour Ríkarður jónsson, along with coffee shop.

Address: Langabúð IS-765 Djúpavogi Phone: (+354) 478 8220 e-mail: langabud@djupivogur.is www.rikardssafn.is

Opening hours: Summer: May 15th – September 15th, Monday through Fridays 10:00-18:00 and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-23:30 During the winter time, Langabúð is open according to an agreement.

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – GalTasTaðir Fram on hróarsTunGa

Gps: 65°27,040n 14°26,073w

at Galtastaðir Fram there is a turf farm from the 19th century. The living room was built over the cattle-shed in order to make use of the heat of the cows to heat up the house.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 112 –

The visiTor cenTre aT skaFTaFell

Gps: 64°00,994n 16°58,013w

The visitor centre at Skaftafell is an information centre for the south territory of vatnajökull National Park. an exhibition tells the story of fire and ice; the way in which volcanoes and glaciers have struggled to form the surrounding region and the effects of eruptions and glacial outburst floods on daily lives of people. Items from the fateful expedition of British students in 1952 are on display along with a film about the Skeidará glacial outburst floods (jökulhlaup) in 1996. The visitor centre has a souvenir shop and a restaurant. excellent handicap access.

Address: Skaftafell, 785, Öræfi Tel: (+354) 470 8300 e-mail: skaftafell@vjp.is www.vjp.is

Opening hours: Open daily (except Christmas & New years) variable opening hours - see www.vjp.is Admission: Free

The visitors centres of vatnajökull national park are three; at skaftafell, skriðuklaustur (page 109) and Gljúfrastofa in Ásbyrgi (page 97) – 113 –

The ThorberGur cenTre oF culTure

Gps: 64°07,747n 16°00,850w

The Thorbergur centre of culture in hali in the district sudursveit of southeast iceland.

The Thorbergur centre was built in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarson (1888 – 1974), who was born in Hali.

In the Thorbergur centre there are a heritage museum and unique exhibitions of the district Sudursveit and the writer Þórbergur Þorðarson, his life and work In the Thorbergur centre is a fully licensed Restaurant. We offer you coffee, homebaked cakes and our specialities such as the farmraised arctic char (trout) from Hali as well as other traditional local food like gourmet Icelandic lamb and traditional lamb meat soup with bread.

The Thorbergur centre is by road number 1 only 13 km further east from jökulsárlón

Address:

Opening hours:

Hali í Suðursveit

Summer (Mai 15th – Sept. 15th) every day 9.00-21.00

781 Höfn Tel: (+354) 478 1078 Mobile: (+354) 867 2900 e-mail: hali@hali.is thorbergssetur@simnet.is www.thorbergssetur.is

Winter (Sept. 16th – May 14th) every day 12.00-17.00 visits and meals outside normal opening hours can be arranged with us.

Admission: ISk 1.000, 14 years and under free

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – hoFskirkJa church in öræFi

Gps: 63°54,420n 16°42,405w

The oldest record of a church in Hof is from 1343 when it was a farmer‘s church, dedicated to Saint Clemens. Later it was an outer church of Sandfell. The church which stands now was built from 1883-85 by Páll Pálsson, master carpenter from Hörgsdalur. It has a timber frame, with stone side walls and a slate roof covered with turf.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 114 –

Gps: 63°57,619n 17°34,607w

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – The prayer house aT núpssTaður

Núpssaður was a church and since 1340 it was belived to be dedicated to Saint Nikulás. The church seems to have been kept well until late 1500. From 1650 a new church was built and it is thought that the Prayer House is made from the remains of that church.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is Gps: 64°01,423n 16°59,585w

hisToric buildinGs collecTion – selið in skaFTaFell

Selið is a small turf farm of a southern type, built by Þorsteinn Guðmundsson farmer in 1912 and is a fine example of farms as they used to be in that area until the 1930s. The living room is built on top of the cow-shed, where the people could make advantage of the warmth from the cows. a stone‘s throw away are large barns built with an ancient type of structure.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is – 115 –

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Skógar Museum Þjóðveldisbærinn - The Reconstructed Farm House Hekla Centre keldur at Rangárvöllum Surtsey visitor Centre vestmannaeyjar Heritage- and Photography Museum vestmannaeyjar art Museum Sæheimar: aquarium and Museum of National History Icelandic Saga Centre Tungufellskirkja Church Geysisstofa - education Center Skálholtskirkja Church Slakki Zoo Wildlife Museum Folk Museum of Árnessýsla – The House at eyrarbakki Maritime Museum in eyrarbakki LÁ art Museum Strandarkirkja Church N1 station, Museum guide available – 116 –

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vesTmannaeyJar

Library Safnahús by Ráðhúströð IS-900 vestmannaeyjar Tel: (+354) 488 2040 & (+354) 892 9286 e-mail: bokasafn@vestmannaeyjar.is www.vestmannaeyjar.is/safnahus

Sagnheimar, Heritage Museum Safnahús by Ráðhúströð IS-900 vestmannaeyjar Tel: (+354) 488 2045 e-mail: sagnheimar@setur.is www.sagnheimar.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st - august 31st Mon-Fri 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 1st - May 31 st Mon-Thu 10.00-18.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Okt. 1st - May 1st. Sat. 11.00-14.00

Opening hours: Summer: june 1st-august 31st Daily 11.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 1st-May 31st Mon-Fri 13.00-17.00 Sat 11.00-14.00 Admittance fee: ISk 500

Gps: 63°26,310n 20°16,165w

Gps: 63°26,310n 20°16,165w

In the museum by Ráðhúströð there is an Internet Café during weekdays.

There are exhibitions in the foyer open every day.

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vesTmannaeyJar

Aquarium and Museum of Natural History Heiðarvegur 12, IS-900 vestmannaeyjar Tel: (+354) 481 1997 & (+354) 863 8228 e-mail: saeheimar@setur.is www.saeheimar.is

Surtsey Visitor Centre Heiðarvegur 1, IS-900 vestmannaeyjar Tel: (+354) 591 2140 & (+354) 822 4058 e-mail: surtsey@ust.is www.ust.is/surtsey

Admittance fee: ISk 500

Admittance fee: ISk 500

At Sæheimar you can see live specimens of fishes and other aquatic life, and even touch some.

Most icelandic bird species are also on display along with a number of other natural objects.

In 2008 Surtsey was inscribed on UNESCOs’ World Heritage List for its protection and for providing a unique scientific record of the process of colonisation of land by plants, animals and marine organisms.

Gps: 63°26,464n 20°16,582w

Gps: 63°26,539n 20°16,427w

Opening hours for Sæheimar, aquarium & Surtsey Visitor Centre: Summer: May 16th-Sept. 15th Daily 11.00-17.00. Winter: Sept. 16th-May 15th Sat. 13.00-16.00.

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skóGar museum

Gps: 63°31,574n 19°29,603w

Skógar Museum was founded in 1949 and preserves the cultural heritage of south Iceland in the form of tools and equipment used at land and see, crafts and old buildings. The collection took place at the turning point in the history of the Icelandic nation. The old rural society was vanishing, a new culture was taking root. The museum moved into its own premises in 1955. In 1968 work commenced on the reconstruction of old turf farmhouses, which has been one of the principal parts of the museum´s work. In these buildings, visitors to the museum can see how the people of Iceland lived in past times. In 2002 a large exhibition facility was built at the museum site to house exhibits from the technological age that began in Iceland shortly before the mid-20th century. This new museum, The Museum of Transport and Communication has a spacious cafeteria and a beautiful souvenir shop.

Address: Skógar 861 Hvolsvöllur Tel: (+354) 487 8845 e-mail: skogasafn@skogasafn.is www.skogasafn.is

Opening hours: Summer: . 9.00-18.00 Winter: 11.00-16.00 Admission fee: ask for information

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hekla cenTre

Gps: 63°59,537n 20°00,840w

Splendid modern exhibition on Mt. Hekla, one of the world’s most famous volcanoes, reputed in olden times to be the gateway to Hell. The exhibition provides in- sight into the overwhelming power of the volcano, and the way that the Icelanders have lived with the mountain over the centuries. The Hekla Centre will provide guidance on the best routes onto the mountain. Other facilities include a fine restaurant and meeting / conference facilities.

Address: Leirubakki, 851 Hella Tel: (+354) 487 8700 e-mail: leirubakki@leirubakki.is www.leirubakki.is Gps: 63°49,300n 20°04,437w

Opening hours: 1. 5. – 30. 9.: Daily 10.00 – 22.00.

1. 10. – 30. 4.: By arrangement Admission fee: Standard: ISk 700, Groups 10+: ISk 600, Children 6-11 years: ISk 350 hisToric buildinGs collecTion – keldur aT ranGÁrvellir

at keldur there is a turf farm of an ancient type which, is one of the largest preserved turf farms in south Iceland. The halls timber frame is a stave construction with decorative mouldings of Roman style. From the hall there is an underground tunnel thought to date from the 12th to 13th century and was probably built as an escape during a time of conflict. In addition to these, several outhouses have been preserved.

Sími: 530 2200 • thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is Open june 15th-august 15th every day from 9:00-17:00.

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ÞJóðveldisbærinn – The reconsTrucTed Farm house

Gps: 64°07,207n 19°49,236w

Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng is a reconstructed

In 2000, a turf-clad stave church was reconstruct-

viking-era Long house or farmstead in Iceland,

ed beside the farmstead at Stöng. The Bishop of

located in the Þjórsárdalur valley near road 32. It

Iceland, consecrated the church as a part of the

is a replica of the building which stood at Stöng

1000 year anniversary of christendom in Iceland.

7 km to the north which was buried under volcanic ash in 1104 following the eruption of the

The Reconstructed Farm house

volcano Hekla.

is in Þjórsárdalur.

The reconstruction was built in 1974 as a part of the national celebrations of the 1100th anniversary of the settlement of Iceland in 874. Much of the interiour and detail of the reconstruction is

Getting there from the west: Off Main Road 1 past Selfoss unto road 30, direction Flúðir. Turn into road 32 signposted Árnes, which leads into the Þjórsárdalur.

based on general ideas and guesswork, but the

From the east: Off Main Road 1past Hella, unto

belief is that the result is quite telling about the

road 26. Close to Sultartangavirkjun, turn unto

dwellings of medieval Icelanders.

road 30 direction Búrfell Power Station.

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ÞJóðveldisbærinn – The reconsTrucTed Farm house

Address: Þjórsárdalur 801 Selfoss Tel: (+354) 488 7713 e-mail: thjodveldisbaer@thjodveldisbaer.is www.thjodveldisbaer.is

Opening hours: Summer: june 11th - august 31st.

Admission fee: adults ISk 600 Free for children up to 12 years.

67+ years: ISk 450.

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The icelandic saGa cenTre

Gps: 63°45,009n 20°13,508w

welcome to the saga centre The Saga Centre is a cultural Centre for the region of Rangárþing eystra.

The Saga Centre offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the vast and fascinating

world of the Sagas. as our guest you will have an incredible chance to enter the world of mythology, ocean voyages, and the discovery of new lands. Take some time and meet the characters of the famous Saga of Brennu-

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The icelandic saGa cenTre Njáll or as it is called in english, the Story of Burned Njal. and like several other Sagas, it has a nickname in its native Iceland, “Njala”. as you step through the entrance of the Centre you will find yourself transported back in time. visitors will be captivated by the deep and rich history of the Sagas. experience the dramatic and fascinating story of the viking age with all its romance, conflict, love, and death.

njáls saga Brennu-Njalssaga is the most celebrated of the Icelandic Sagas. Though its events are set in the tenth and early eleventh centuries, the Saga itself was not written until towards the end of the thirteenth century by an anonymous Icelandic Saga man or storyteller. The Saga take place in Southern Iceland mainly at Rangárvellir.

Saga Centre at Hvolsvollur houses the great exhibition of Njala, dedicated to this masterpiece of Icelandic Sagas. Guests are invited to explore ocean travel and navigation, religion, viking cosmology, before they enter into the literary art of the greatest heroic stories of the Middle ages.

Address: Hlíðarvegur 14, IS-860 Hvolsvöllur Tel: (+354) 487 8781 Mobile: (+354) 618 6143 e-mail: njala@njala.is www. njala.is Opening hours : Summertime: Open every day 9.00-18.00 Visits outside normal opening hours can be arranged with the museum.

Admittance fee: ISk 750 Children (under16) no charge.

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hisToric buildinGs collecTion – TunGuFellskirkJa church

Gps: 64°17,185n 20°09,650w

at Tungufell in Hrunamannahreppur district there is a wooden church in the older style, towerless, characterised by low walls and windows aligned with the edge the roof. It was built in 1856

by Sigfús Guðmundsson, master carpenter who also built Hrunakirkja church and the old parish church in Skálholt.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is slakki zoo

Gps: 64°06,944n 20°30,783w

Slakki zoo, is a family park, with a playground, minigolf and billiard. The park celebrates its 10th year. It is a perfect place for the family, where everyone can enjoy themselves. There is a large number of animals, e.g. rabbits, puppies, kittens, turkeys, foxes, goats, ducks, hens, pigs, not to forget the speaking parrots. In the playground there is a great selection of toys for the children. at the Restaurant it is possible to order food and coofee.

Address: Laugarás Biskupstungum 801 Selfossi Tel: (+354) 486 8907 e-mail: slakki@slakki.is /www.slakki.is

Opening hours: june 1st - September 15th Daily 10.00 - 80.00 Admission: adults ISk 800 Children (2-16 years) ISk 400

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skÁlholTskirkJa

Gps: 64°07,536n 20°31,503w

The modern cathedral was inaugurated in 1963. It is well known for its works of modern art, as well as for artefacts from previous churches on the site. In the crypt is an exhibition from the National Museum, including the sarcophagus of bishop Páll jónsson (bishop 1195-1211), unearthed in 1954. Since then archaeological excavations at Skálholt have revealed many interesting finds that can be seen and studied there.

With its cathedral Skálholt of our time is more than history.

It is the site of a deputy bishop and a local parish priest. Besides holy services every Sunday and morning (laudes) and evening prayers (vesper) on weekdays the cathedral has become renowned for its summer concerts attracting many skilled musicians and lots of music lovers.

Address: Skálholt 801 Selfoss Tel: (+354) 486 8870 – 127 –

e-mail: skoli@skalholt.is www.skalholt.is

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Gps: 64°18,662n 20°17,837w

Hotel Geysir was awarded the innovation prize of the Icelandic Tourist Board in 2000 for the Geysir Centre

What does a volcanic eruption look like?

What’s the fascination with the northern lights all about? What do you imagine an ice cave to be like? Can you feel an earthquake without having the earth actually shake?

tunity to become informed about some of the inexplicable natural wonders of Iceland, and even feel it on your own body as is the case with the earthquake simulator for instance.

The upper half of the museum gives you a sneak peek into life on the island in earlier times, through carefully selected and presented exhibits, as well as four short videos about topics such as wool production, or milk and cheese processing.

The answers to these and other questions are found at Geysirstofa, a special kind of Icelandic museum. Modern multimedia shows combined with a plethora of information offers visitors the oppor-

Address: Geysir í Haukadal, 801 Geysir Tel: (+354) 480 6800 e-mail: geysir@geysircenter.is www.geysircenter.is

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00-17.00. Winter: 12.00-16.00 By request on other time.

Admission fee: ISk 1.000 per pers. Discount for students, 67+ and large groups.

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The wildliFe museum

Gps: 63°50,331n 21°04,317w

welcome to the wildlife museum

WILDLIFE MUSEUM

The collection is unique and should not be missed by anyone interested in wildlife and hunting.

The museum includes exhibits on hunting rifles and handguns specifically designed for hunting as well as modern, older and antique guns. various items associated with hunting and wildlife are on display, including knives, traps, skins, birds and many other items.

The museum contains many items of intrest, for example a workshop where ammunition is reloaded and among the exhibits on display are two of 120 handmade shotguns made by the late jón Björnsson from Dalvík, a genius from the north who in his later years started making his famous guns called Drifa.

The Wildlife Museum is located in Stokkseyri - 40 min. drive from Reykjavík city

Address: eyrarbraut 49 IS 825 Stokkseyri Tel: (+354) 483 1558 e-mail: museum@hunting.is www.hunting.is

Opening hours: Open daily 11:00 - 18:00 - all days March - October. Only on weekdays in November and February.

Closed December and january

The Wildlife Museum is the only museum in Iceland that is dedicated to hunting and wildlife. The museum is not only established to entertain and inform the public but as a testament to ethical hunting, the right to hunt and to pass the skill of hunting on to future generations, The collection contains a large number of Icelandic mammals and birds as well as mammals from africa and Greenland, including a shoulder mount of muskox, full mount polar bear, giraffe as well as full mount lions, male and a female.

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Folk museum oF Árnessýsla – “The house” aT eyrarbakki Gps: 63°51,879n 21°09,236w

Gps: 63°51,875n 21°09,086w

Árnessýsla folk museum is located in Húsið, the House, historical home of the Danish merchants built in 1765. Húsið is one of the oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful monument of eyrarbakki´s time as the biggest trading place on the south coast. Today one can enjoy exhibitions about the story and culture of the region, famous piano, shawl made out of human hair and the kings pot, are among items. Húsið prides itself with warm and homelike atmosphere. The Maritime museum is close by where the beautiful twelve - rower Farsæll is the largest item. a glimpse of the past lives of eyrarbakki´s villagers is what meets the eye of the guests.

Address: “The House” at eyrarbakki & Maritime museum IS-820 eyrarbakki Tel: (+354) 483 1504 & (+354) 483 1082 e-mail: husid@husid.com www.husid.com

Opening hours: Summer: May 15th - September 15th daily 11.00-18.00 or by an agreement

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Winter: By an agreement

lÁ arT museum

Gps: 63°59,778n 21°11,129w

LÁ art Museum – only 40 min. drive from Reykjavík on the Golden Circle in the geothermal town Hveragerði. enjoy ambitious exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and the relaxing seating area with cafe and art literature.

Address: austurmörk 21, IS-810 Hveragerði Tel: (+354) 483 1727 e-mail: listasafn@listasafnarnesinga.is www.listasafnarnesinga.is

Opening hours: Summer: May 1st - Sept. 30th Daily 12.00-18.00 Winter: Thus-Sun 12.00-18.00 (Closed Des 15th - jan 15th) Admittance: Free – 131 –

strandarkirkja

Very many people visit Strandarkirkja which stays open throughout the summer and at weekends in spring and autumn. Also, it is often open at weekends in winter. The church warden receives visitors and informs them about the old and present history of the church.

Religious services are conducted at Christmas and at Easter and once in the autumn, as well as on a Sunday when the winter fishing season is at its height. From the middle of May through August there are fortnightly services and thus altogether some 10 services every year. Thorlákskirkja church choir leads the singing in the church and the organist is Hannes Baldursson.

GPs: 63°50,144n 21°42,279W

Baldur Kristjánsson, by phoning 898 0971 or sending an e-mail to bk@baldur.is The chairman of the church committee is Gudrún Tómasdóttir, and the church warden is Silvía Ágústsdóttir from Gata, tel. 483 3910.

Donations to the church may be deposited into a bank account no. 0150-05-60764, state registration no. 630269-6879.

Lectures or talks about the history of the church and the community at Selvogur may be booked with the parish priest, the Revd

Address: Selvogur 815 Þorlákshöfn Tel: (+354) 483 3910 e-mail: bk@baldur.is www.kirkjan.is/strandarkirkja – 132 –

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Address: at the marina in Gróf Tel: (+354) 421 3796 & (+354) 421 6700 skessan@reykjanesbaer.is skessan.is

Gps: 64°00,546n 22°33,271w

Opening hours: Daily 10.00 – 17.00.

Free admittance.

vikinG world

Gps: 63°58,528 n 22°31,649w

Address: viking ship The North Atlantic Saga Settlement Zoo víkingabraut 1, IS-260 Reykjanesbæ Tel: (+354) 422 2000 info@vikingaheimar.com vikingaheimar.com – 134 –

Opening hours: Daily 12.00 – 17.00.

Admission Fee: ISk 1.000 Free for children under the age of 12 Zoo-admission free for all

duushús, culTural cenTer

Gps: 64°00,479n 22°33,448w

Address: Duusgötu 2 – 8 , IS-230 Reykjanesbæ Tel: (+354) 421 3796 e-mail: duushús@reykjanesbaer.is No admission fee.

exhibitions at the Cultural Center: n The Reykjanes Maritime Center n The Reykjanes art Museum n The Reykjanes Heritage Museum

Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. 12.00-17.00 & Weekends 13.00-17.00 niGhTs oF liGhTs

Nights of Lights a cultural and family festival in Reykjanescity The BrighNights cultural and family festival is held each year on the first weekend in September. The activities are varied and made to appeal to the whole family.

The festival always ends with a spectacular light show and fireworks.

Ljosanott.is ljosanott@reykjanesbaer.is

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The GarðskaGi Folk museum

Address: Skagabraut 100 IS-250 Garður Tel: 4227220 e-mail: gardskagi@simnet.is www.svgardur.is

Opening hours: april 1st - Oktober 31st daily 13:00 - 17:00. at other timers according to an agreement

Gps: 64°04,908n 22°41,319w

The Garðskagi Folk Museum first opened its doors, November 26. in the year 1995. The Museum is divided into a maritime museum and a local history museum. various interesting artifacts from the story of Garður can be found in the museum, that demonstrate the way that farming was done, at land and at sea. The impressive motor collection is what sets Garðskagi Folk Museum apart from any other museum, with its 85 different motors, that all work. artifacts from life on land include: many farming artifacts, a century old turning lathe, a homemade organ which is also more than a century old and other socially related artifacts.

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sandGerði naTure cenTre

Gps: 64°02,475n 22°42,777w

Sandgerði Nature Centre aims to connects us with nature. In the Nature Centre there are impressive collections of aomong other things; seashells and conchs, birds, there is even a stuffed Walrus. The Centre also has live animals in 4 tanks and many more exhiting experiences for all ages. “attraction of the Poles” is an exhibition on the life and work of jean-Baptiste Charcot, the famous French polar explorer and his most famous research vessel the Pourquoi pas? Everyone is welcome to the Sandgerði Nature Centre.

Address:

Opening hours:

Garðvegi 1

Summer: april 1st - Sept 30th

IS 245 Sandgerði

9.00-17.00 weekdays. Weekends 13.00-17.00.

Tel: 423 7551 & 897 8007

Winter: Okt 1st - april 1st weekdays 9.00-17.00.

e-mail: reynir@sandgerdi.is

Closed on weekends.

www.sandgerdi.is

Aðgangseyrir: adults ISk 600, children ISk 300, 67+ ISk 400 The rock music museum oF rúnar Júl

Gps: 64°00,015n 22°33,443w

The Rock Museum of Rúnar jul is a museum dedicated to the memory of Icelands most beloved musician and keflavíks own son. It is located where he lived and worked. The museum also houses the record label and recording studio of Geimsteinn. Rúnar was one of Icelands most prolific musicians and inspired and helped other musicians during his career.

Address: Skólavegi 12, IS-230 keflavík Tel: (+354) 421 2717, 861 2062, 863 7515 e-mail: geimsteinn@geimsteinn.is www.runarjul.is

Opening hours: By agreement Admission: 1.000 kr, group discount available.

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Name Agricultural Museum of Iceland Akranes Folk Museum Akranes Museum Centre Akureyri Art Museum Akureyri Church Akureyri Industrial Museum Akureyri Museum Akureyri Public Park Árbær Museum Arctic Fox Centre Árnes Arngrímur’s House in Svarfaðardalur (NMHC) Ásgrímur Jónsson Museum (NGI) ASÍ Art Museum Aviation Museum of Iceland Bæjardyr in Reynistaður (NMHC) Beggubúð (HM) Bolungarvík Natural History Museum Borgarfjörður Heritage Museum Bragginn Yst Brúðuheimar - Center for Puppet Arts Bungalowið (HM) Burstarfell Museum (NMHC) Central Bank of Iceland Coin Collection City Library Commercial Museum Bardúsa Dalasýsla Art Museum Dalir Heritage Museum Davíð Stefánsson Memorial Museum Earthquake Center in Kópasker East Iceland Heritage Museum East Iceland Maritime Museum (FM) East Iceland Natural History Institute (FM) Egill Ólafsson Museum in Hnjótur Eiríksstaðir Eldfjallasafn - Volcano Exhibition Exhibiton of the Gifts of Nature in the Reykhólar Area Fishing Museum in Grenivík Fjarðabyggð Museums Folk Museum of Árnessýsla – The House at Eyrarbakki Folk Music Museum Centre, Siglufjörður French Fishermen in Iceland Galtastaðir fram on Hróarstunga (NMHC) Garðskagi Folk Museum Gerðuberg Cultural Center Geysisstofa - Education Centre Ghost Center and Elves, Trolls and Northern Lights Museum Giganta Glacier Exhibition Glaumbær in Skagafirði (NMHC)

Address Hvanneyri Garðar Garðar Kaupvangsstræti 12 Eyrarlandsvegur Krókeyri Aðalstræti 58 Eyrarlandsholti Kistuhylur Eyrardalsbær Árnes Tjörn Bergstaðastræti 74 Freyjugata 41 Akureyrarflugvöllur Reynistaður Vesturgata 8 Vitastígur 3 Bjarnarbraut 4-6 Öxarfjörður Skúlagata 17 Vesturgata 8 Bustarfell Kalkofnsvegur 1 Tryggvagata 15 Brekkugata 4 Leifsbúð Laugar Bjarkarstígur 6 Í skólahúsinu Laufskógar 1 Strandgata 39b Egilsbraut 2 Hnjótur í Haukadal Aðalgata 8 Gömlu mjólkurstöðinni við Maríutröð Sæland 2 Egilsbraut 2 Húsið á Eyrabakka Norðurgata 1 Búðarvegur 8 Hróarstunga Skagabraut 100, Garðskagavita Gerðuberg 3-5 Haukadalur Hafnargata 9

Town Borgarnes Akranes Akranes Akureyri Akureyri Akureyri Akureyri Akureyri Reykjavik Súðavík Skagaströnd Dalvík Reykjavík Reykjavik Akureyri Sauðárkrókur Hafnarfjörður Bolungarvík Borganes Kópasker Borganes Hafnarfjörður Vopnafjörður Reykjavik Reykjavik Hvammstangi Búðardal Dalir Akureyri Kópasker Egilsstaðir Eskifjörður Neskaupstaður Patreksfjörður Búðardal Stykkishólmur Reykhólar

844-7740 431-5566 431-5566 461-2610 462-7700 462-3600 462-4162 462-7487 411-6300 456-4922 455-2700 530-2200 515-9600 511-5353 461- 4400 530-2200 585-5780 456-7005 430-7200 465-2166 530-5000 585-5780 471-2211 569-9600 411-6100 451-2405 434-1441 434-1328 466-2609 465-2105 471-1412 476-1605 470-9063 456-1511 434-1118 433-8154 434-7830

Grenivík Neskaupstaður Eyrarbakki Siglufjörður Fáskrúðsfjörður Egilsstaðir Garður

698-5610 470-9063 483-1504 467-2300 864-2728 530-2200 422-7220

Reykjavik Selfossi Stokkseyri

567-4070 480-6800 483-1202

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Hafnarfjörður Reykjavík Hellu Grundarfjörður Höfn í Hornafirði Stað Siglufjörður Akureyri Patreksfjörður Öræfi Hrísey Húsavík Dalvík Akranes Akranes Hofsós Sauðárkrókur Reykjavík Kópavogur Húsavík Hvolsvöllur Bíldudalur Hvammstangi Hólmavík Reyðarfjörður

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456-7710 456-3291 450-8224 456-8260 470-9063 530-2200 530-2200 570-0440 483-1727 478-8220 857-1221 530-2200 464-1957 483-1273 436-6619 595-9100 866-3500 473-1341 464-1860 477-1446 512-1525 551-3797

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Name Museum of Natural History in Ólafsfjörður Museum of Natural History in Skagafjörður National Archives of Iceland National Centre for Cultural Heritage National Film Archive of Iceland National Gallery of Iceland National Museum of Iceland Natural History Museum of Kópavogur Nesstofa at Seltjörn (NMHC) Nonni’s House Memorial Museum Nýibær at Hólum in Hjaltadal (NMHC) Ósvör Bolungarvík - Maritime Museum Pakkhús (Warehouse) at Hofsós (NMHC) Pakkhús Museum Pakkhúsið (HM) Pharmacy Museum Reykholtskirkja Church (NMHC) Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir Reykjavík Art Museum -Ásmundarsafn Reykjavík Botanic Garden Reykjavík Museum of Photography Reykjavik Zoo & Family Park Sæheimar: Aquarium and Museum of National History Sæluhús Refuge by Jökulsá á Fjöllum (NMHC) Safnasafnið Saga Museum Samúel Jónsson´s Art Museum in Selárdalur Sandgerði Nature Centre Sauðaneshouse (NMHC) Saurbæjarkirkja Church in Eyjafjörður (NMHC) Sea Ice Exhibition Centre Selið in Skaftafell (NMHC) Settlement Centre in Borgarnes Settlement Exhibition Sharkmuseum in Bjarnarhöfn Sheep Farming Museum Siggubær (HM) Sigurgeir´s Bird Museum Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum Síverstsenhúsið (HM) Sjávarborgarkirkja Church (NMHC) Skaftafell National Park Skagafjörður Heritage Museum Skálholtskirkja Church Skógar Museum Skriðuklaustur - Cultural Centre & Historical Place Slakki Zoo Snjáfjallasetur Heritage Centre Snorrastofa in Reykholt Sómastaðir (NMHC) Staðarkirkja Church in Reykjanes (NMHC)

Address Aðalgata 14 Varmahlíðaskóla Laugavegur 162 Hverfisgata 15 Hvaleyrarbraut 13 Fríkirkjuvegur 7 Suðurgata 41 Hamraborg 6a Bygggörðum 7 Aðalstræti 56 Hólum í Hjaltadal Vitastígur 3 Hofsós Ólafsbraut Vesturgata 8 v/Neströð Reykholt Tryggvagata 17 Flókagata 24 v/Sigtún Laugardalur Tryggvagata 15 í Laugardal Heiðarvegur 12 Jökulsá á Fjöllum Svalbarðsströnd Perlunni í Öskjuhlíð Brautarholti, Selárdal við Arnarfjörð Garðvegur 1 Langanes Eyjafjörður Hillebrandtshús Skaftafell Brákarbraut 13-15 Aðalstræti 16 Bjarnarhöfn Sævangur Vesturgata 8 Ytri-Neslönd Laugarnestanga 70 Vesturgata 8 Borg Skaftafell Aðalgata 16b Skálholt Skógar Skriðuklaustur Laugarás, Biskupstungum Snæfjallaströnd Reykholt Sómastaðir Reykjanes – 140 –

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466-2651 453-8130 590-33öö 545-1400 565-5993 515-9600 530-2200 570-0430 561-1016 462-3555 530-2200 892 -1616 453-7935 433-6930 585-5780 561-7100 435-1111 590-1200 517-1290 553-2155 411-8650 411-6390 575-7800 481-1997 530-2200 461-4066 511-1517 698-7533

Sandgerði Kópasker Eyjafjörður Blönduós Öræfi Borgarnes Reykjavik Stykkishólmur Hólmavík Hafnarfjörður Mývatn Reykjavik Hafnarfjörður Sauðárkrókur Öræfi Sauðárkrókur Selfoss Hvolsvöllur Egilsstaðir Selfoss Ísafjarðardjúp Borgarfjörður Reyðarfjörður Reykhólahreppur

423-7551 468-1430 530-2200 452-4848 530-2200 437-1600 411-6370 438-1581 451-3324 585-5780 464-4477 553-2906 585-5780 530-2200 470-8300 453-6870 486-8870 487-8845 471-2990 486-8783 698-7533 433-8000 530-2200 530-2200

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Name Strandarkirkja Church Strandstígurinn (HM) Surtsey Visitor Centre Svavar Guðnason Museum Sverrir’s Sundry Collection Technical Museum of East Iceland Textile Museum The Árni Magnússon Institute The Cathedral at Hólar The Country Museum of Iceland The Icelandic Bird Museum The Kjarval Experience The Lake Mývatn and Laxá Visitor Centre The Museum of Prophecies The Northern Þingeyjarsýsla Heritage Museum The Old Bookstore The Old Farmhouse Laufás in Eyjafjörður (NMHC) The Prayer House at Núpsstaður (NMHC) The Regional Museum of Snæfellsnes- and Hnappadalssýsla The Reykjanes Art Museum The Reykjanes Heritage Museum The Reykjanes Maritime Center The Rock Museum of Rúnar Júl The Salt Fish Museum Theatre Museum of Iceland Thorbergur Centre of Culture Transportation Museum at Ystafell Transportation Museum in Skagafjörður Tryggvi Ólafsson Art Museum (FM) Tungufellskirkja Church (NMHC) Vatnajökull Glacier Park at Skriðuklaustur Vatnajökull National Park -Gljúfrastofa Vestmannaeyjar Art Museum Vestmannaeyjar Heritage- and Photography Museum Viðey Víðimýrarkirkja Church in Skagafjörður (NMHC) Víkin: Reykjavík Maritime Museum Viking World Visitor Centre of the Snæfellsjökull National Park Westfjords Heritage Museum Wildife Museum Windmill & Viktoríuhús in Vigur (MNHC) Þingeyrarkirkja Church Þingvellir National Park Þjóðveldisbærinn - The Reconstructed Farm House

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Selvogi Vesturgata 8 Umhverfisstofnun, Heiðarvegur 1 við Hafnarbraut Sólgarði, Eyjafjarðarsveit Hafnargata 44 Árbraut 29 Árnagarði við Suðurgata Hólum í Hjaltadal Skagaströnd Hafnarbúðir - Geirsgata 9 Fjarðarborg Hraunvegi 8 í Reykjahlíð Spákonuarfur Snartarstöðum Hafnarstræti 3-5 Laufás Fljótshverfi Hafnargata 5

Þorlákshöfn Hafnarfjörður Vestmannaeyjar

483-3707 585-5780 591-2140

Höfn í Hornafirði Eyjafjörður Seyðisfjörður Blönduós Reykjavik Sauðárkrókur Skagaströnd Reykjavík Borgarfjörður Eystri Mývatn Skagaströnd Kópasker Flateyri Eyjafjörður Kirkjubæjarklaustur Stykkishólmur

470-8050 463-1261 472-1596 452-4067 525-4010 453-6300 452-2829 562-2700 861-3677 464-4460 861-5089 465-2171 864-2943 463-3196 530-2200 438-1640

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Skagafjörður Neskaupstað Flúðir Egilsstaðir Kópasker Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjar Reykjavík Varmahlíð Reykjavik Reykjanesbær Snæfellsbær Ísafjörður Stokkseyri Ísafjörður Blönduós Selfoss Gnúpverjahreppi

421-3796 421-3796 421-3796 421-2717 420-1190 511-2324 478-1073 464-3133 / 861-1213 453-6625 477-1446 530-2200 470-0840 470-7100 488-2045 488-2045 533-5055 530-2200 517-9400 422-2000 436-6888 456-3291 483-1558 456-4802 530-2200 482-2660 488-7713

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