The Museum Guide 2010

Museums, Exhibitions, National Parks & Head Churches.

The Museum Guide © Gudrun Publishing Editing: Anna Lísa Björnsdóttir, Björn Jónasson and Vigdís Margrétardóttir Design and Layout: Helgi Hilmarsson / Grafísk Hönnun Maps: Auglýsingastofa E Backman ehf Published with the support of: The Museum Council of Iceland, The National Architectural Heritage Board and The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland We would like to thank the many people that contributed to this publication.

Special thanks to the following: Ágústa Kristófersdóttir, Emil Sigurbjörnsson, Ernst Backmann, Guðný Dóra Gestsdóttir, Halldór Björn Runólfsson, Helga Vollertsen, Margrét Hallgrímsdóttir, Rakel Halldórsdóttir as well as The Museum Council of Iceland and The Icelandic Association of Museums and Museum Employees.

ISBN 9979-787-39-2 ISBN 978-9979-787-39-6

Table of Contents On the Exportation of Objects of Cultural Value....................... 6 Preface by the Director of the National Museum of Iceland.... 7 The Icelandic Museum Awards.................................................... 8 Vibrant Museums in Icelandic Communities.............................. 9 The Greater ReykjavĂ­k Area......................................................... 12 The West....................................................................................... 36 The Westfjords ............................................................................. 46 The North...................................................................................... 58 Akureyri......................................................................................... 84 The East......................................................................................... 94 The South...................................................................................... 106 The Reykjanes Peninsula.............................................................. 124 Index.............................................................................................. 131

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

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 everything from herring to the needle. These exhibitions are culturally relevant for they cover history, art and nature to enrich and deepen our understanding about who we are and where we are heading. According to Icelandic laws regarding museums, the 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 are therefore an important part of the community.

A clear distinction is made between the terms museum, center, and exhibition, though in everyday usage museum is often applied in all cases. Museums take on a wider role than centers and exhibitions, but their activities are related and similarly important. Museums, which operate according to the laws governing them, must be approved by the Museum Council of Iceland. There are over fifty approved museums in Iceland. The code of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) states that museums should not be run for profit, but for education, pleasure and to provide service to the community.

The National Museum of Iceland is the major museum for national heritage preservation. In addition to the National Museum of Iceland there are two other major museums in Iceland: the National Gallery of Iceland and the Icelandic Museum of Natural History. 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. Promotion and success of museum workforce is one of the most important driving forces in Icelandic museum operations.

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 acitivities are on offer. This new museum handbook is intended to be a guide on your journey. Have a nice trip and enjoy!

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

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The Icelandic Museum Awards The Icelandic Museum award was founded in 2000. The main objective is to award excellence in the museum life of Iceland, as well as to encourage them to present and inform people about the Icelandic cultural heritage. The Icelandic Museum award is awarded by the Icelandic department of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and The Icelandic Association of Museums and Museum Employees (FÍSOS). The award has been given to a wide variety of Icelandic museums over the years. This year marks the seventh time the award is given.

Award recipients: The Herring Era Museum year 2000 Reykjavik Art Museum Education Department year 2001 The Árnesinga Folk Museum year 2002 The National Museum of Iceland,

Collection of Photographs and Prints year 2003 The Árbær Museum year 2006 Westfjords Heritage Museum year 2008

Nominations 2010: The Skagafjörður Heritage Museum- Glaumbæ Textile Museum in Blönduós The Living Art Museum in Reykjavík

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Vibrant museums in Icelandic communities During the last two decades the role and activities of museums in Iceland has undergone a drastic change. Across the country there has been a noticeable growth and expansion of the variety and quality of museums, centers and exhibitions. Museums are often at the center of their communities and they play a valuable role in the cultural life of their communities.

Various exhibitions and events year round are a vital part of the activities of Icelandic museums. They provide a vibrant forum where visitors can learn, experience and be entertained. Museums are not solemn places where one must not smile or speak to each other. On the contrary, methods for sharing our cultural heritage has undergone extensive changes with increased awareness, greater professionalism and the education of museum employees.

The diversity of Icelandic museums is great and each museum is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of the cultural importance of their collection.

The Icelandic Association of Museums and Museum Employees (FÍSOS) was founded in 1981 in order to enhance the cooperation and education of workers in the various art museums, heritage museums and natural history museums in Iceland. Those eligible for membership either work in museums on a professional level or have completed a university degree in a field related to the work done within museums. FÍSOS is a community where members can meet, exchange opinions, help each other and collectively enhance the activities of museums in Iceland.

In this Museum Guide you will find information on Icelandic museums and exhibitons. Travellers are encouraged to take this book with them on their journey and to use the opportunity to visit the many and varied museums and exhibitions that they will find all over Iceland.

Guðný Dóra Gestsdóttir Chairman of the Icelandic Association of Museums and Museum Employees.

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The National Museum of Iceland

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 – 12 –

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

vinVikto dm ríu ylla hús í V og igu r

Hraunskirkja í Keldudal

Sauðanes

Litlibær í Skötufirði

Arngrímsstofa í Svarfaðardal Pakkhúsið á Hofsósi

Hjallur í Vatnsfirði

Grafarkirkja á Höfðaströnd Sjávarborgarkirkja

Staðarkirkja á Reykjanes i Kirkjuhvammskirkja við Hvammstanga

Víðimýrarkirkja

Laufás

Skipalón

Grenjaðarstaður í Aðaldal Þverá í Laxárdal

Bæjardyr á Nýibær Reynistað á Hólum Glaumbær Stóru-Akrar Saurbæjarkirkja Hólar

Sæluhús við Jökulsá á Fjöllum Klukknaport á Möðruvöllum

Bustarfell í Vopnafirði Galtastaðir fram í Hróarstungu

Grænavatn

Sómastaðir við Reyðarfjörð

Teigarhorn við Berufjörð

Reykholtskirkja

Tungufellskirkja Nesstofa

ÞJÓÐMINJASAFN ÍSLANDS

Bænhús á Núpsstað

Húsið og Assistentahúsið á Eyrarbakka

Selið í Skaftafelli Hofskirkja í Öræfum

Keldur á Rangárvöllum

Sauðahús í Álftaveri

Húsasafn Þjóðminjasafns Íslands The National Museums Historic Buildings Collection Þéttbýlisstaðir

Urban Area

Address: Suðurgata 41, 101 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 530 2200 e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is Opening hours: Summer: Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Daily except Mondays 11.00-17.00 Admission fee: Adults: ISK 1.000 50% discount for 67+, disabled and students.

Free for under 18 years.

Groups (10+) ISK 600 pr. person.

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National Gallery of Iceland

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: To special exhibitions.

Free admission: To permanent exhibitions, on Wednesdays, under 18 years – 14 –

National Gallery of Iceland

n Exhibitions rooms n Educational centre n Gallery shop – Artbooks and giftware n Marengs – Restaurant on 2nd floor 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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The Icelandic Museum of Natural History

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 which is scheduled to open in 2011. The museum will house exhibitions promoting 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 2011.

The Culture House

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 400, 67+ years and students ISK 200.

Free for 16 years and under.

Free on Wednesdays – 16 –

Reykjavik Art Museum Reykjavik Art Museum is made of three distinctive gallery spaces, and free admission.

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

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.

Hafnarhús, Tryggvagata 17, 101 Reykjavík. Open daily 10-17, Thursdays 10-22

Reykjavik Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir Named after one of Iceland’s most beloved artists Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972), 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, Miklatún park, Flókagötu, 105 Reykjavík. Open daily 10-17

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 Sveins­ son (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. 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 Entry to all galleries is free of charge.

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The City Library

The City Library runs seven libraries, a bookmobile and a story-van for children. All branches offer free wireless 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 weekly literature walks in 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. 10.00-19.00, Fri. 11.00-19.00, Sat. and Sun. 13.00-17.00

Admittance: Free

Reykjavík Museum of Photography

Reykjavík Museum of Photography is the only independent museum of photography in Iceland. The museum shows 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

Gerduberg Cultural Center

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 meetings and conferences, social programme, library and a café.

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 9th) Winter: Weekdays 11.00-17.00

Weekends 13.00-16.00 Admittance: Free – 18 –

ÁrbæR museum

Address: Kistuhylur, IS-110 Reykjavík.

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

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.

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.

Audio guides available in Icelandic, English, Danish, Norwegian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Japanese.

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

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the Cathedral

Often it has been said that the Cathedral and the Parliament form the cornerstone of Reykjavik, symbols of the spiritual and material spheres of Iceland’s national culture.

The two have always enjoyed close ties. When consecration of bishops takes place, the procession passes from the Parliament to the Cathedral in the presence of governmental representatives. At the opening of Parliament in the fall, the ceremonies commence with a prayer service and blessing in the Cathedral.

This has occurred since the Parliament was reborn in 1845 and has its roots in heathen practices dating from pre-Christian times.

Iceland’s Parliament is the oldest democracy in the world. The Cathedral also functions as the parish church of the old town area of Reykjavik and enjoys a preeminent role in the evolution of worship within a modern society.

The 18th century witnessed terrible misery among Icelanders in the wake of enormous volcanic eruptions, resulting in drastic climate changes and destruction of grazing fields.

The population decreased by nearly 25%.

The Danish king instituted a commission for disaster control which consolidated all official administration within Reykjavik. Thus

the first town in Iceland was formed. Among the offices centered there were the bishop’s offices formerly located in Skálholt and Hólar.

Such was the founding of Reykjavík, and the cathedral was consequently built in the years 1787-96. The construction overextended the capacity of the local work force, even though the carpenters and stonemasons were brought in from Denmark.

Address: Kirkjutorg 101 Reykjavík Tel: 520 9700 e-mail: domkirkjan@domkirkjan.is www.domkirkjan.is Opening hours: Daily 10.00-16.30 Admission: Free

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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: jonanna@hallgrimskirkja.is www.hallgrimskirkja.is

Opening hours: Summer: 9.00 - 20.00 Winter: 9.00 - 17.00 Admission: ISK 500 Adults ISK 100 Children – 21 –

The ASÍ Art Museum

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

The Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum

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 Fax: (+354) 581 4553 e-mail: LSO@LSO.is www.LSO.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily,

except Mondays 14.00 - 17.00 Winter: Saturdays and

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VÍKIN – REYKJAVIK MARITIME MUSEUM

VÍKIN

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

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

the development from rowing boats to modern trawlers and the other main exhibition tells by the sea on trading vessels and routes and the 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 Tue. – Sun. 11.00 am – 5.00 pm.

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Reykjavik Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden is an outdoor collection of living plants. Its main role is to conserve plants for education, research and delight.

The garden 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. 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

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Museum of Einar Jónsson

Einar Jónsson (18741954) 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 500, 67+/ISIC-pass: ISK 300, groups 10+: ISK 400, under 18 years, ICOM: Free

The National Archives of Iceland

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: skjalasafn@skjalasafn.is www.skjalasafn.is

Opening hours: Reading room Closed July 5th – August 3rd 2010 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 – 26 –

The Museums in Nes: The Medical History Museum of Iceland (Nesstofa) and The Pharmacy Museum

Nesstofa and The Pharmacy Museum 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. The Pharmacy Museum has charming exhibitions displaying the history of pharmacy in the 20th century.

Address: Nes við Seltjörn Tel: (+354) 595 9100 & (+354) 561 7100 e-mail: pharmmus@internet.is & laekningaminjasafn@seltjarnarnes.is Homepage: www.laekningaminjasafn.is Opening hours: June 5th - August 29th Nesstofa: Every day 13:00-17:00.

Pharmacy Museum : Tue., thu., sat., & sun.

Admittance: Free 13:00-17:00.

Transport: Bus 11 Nesstofa by Seltjörn Pond

Nesstofa is the first residence of the Icelandic Director of Public Health, made from stone in 17611767. There was a public dispensary in Nesstofa from 1772, as well as working midwives. The building became private property when the two official posts were moved to Reykjavík around 1830.

Nesstofa is now managed by the Medical History Museum of Iceland.

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The Icelandic Music History Museum

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

Museum of Design and Applied Art

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 – 28 –

Kópavogur Art Museum – Gerðarsafn

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 Ingi­ björg 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: Free – 29 –

Natural History Museum of Kópavogur

Natural History Museum of Kópavogur 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

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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Hafnarfjörður museum

Siggubær Pakkhúsið Hafnarfjörður Museum Góðtemplarahúsið Sívertsenshúsið Welcome to Hafnarfjörður Beggubúð Bookless Bungalow Address: Vesturgata 8, 220 Hafnarfjörður

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Hafnarborg – The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art

Hafnarborg - The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art exhibits works by leading Icelandic and international artists. The temporary exhibition program displays contemporary artists and established artists from early 20th century. The exhibitions have explored Icelandic art history, ranging from important works by the pioneers of Icelandic art to the more experimental art of today. The collection is mostly Icelandic with emphasis on works of Eiríkur Smith

(b.1925) a leading 20th century Icelandic artist. Collection exhibitions are a regular part of the program. Around exhibitions are workshops, guided tours, seminars and an educational program for schools. Guided tours in English upon request. Hafnarborg offers lunchtime concerts and chamber music regularly. Hafnarborg runs an artist in residence program. Café Maður lifandi in Hafnarborg is renowned for healthy food and serves light courses, coffee and cakes.

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.

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Gljúfrasteinn – Laxness museum

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 work reflect the cultural, political and intellectual movements that shook and trans­ formed the world then. Tickets for admission, books and souvenirs are also sold there.

Guided tours of the house are available in Icelandic, English, German, Swedish and Danish. Tours can be offered in other languages by prior arrangement with the staff.

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

Address: Gljúfrasteinn 270 Mosfellsbær Tel: (+354) 586 8066 E-mail: gljufrasteinn@gljufrasteinn.is www.gljufrasteinn.is 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 10% discount when they book for groups or individuals.

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Reykjavík Energy Museum – Rafheimar

Reykjavík Energy Museum explains the history of electrification in Iceland, with emphasis on Reykjavik. It is situated next to the Elliðaár power plant, an old hydropower plant that is still in full use. The museum is also host to Power World, an educational center on the physics of electricity (school groups only).

Address: Rafstöðvarvegur 9 IS-110 Reykjavík Tel: (+354) 516 6790 e-mail: minjasafn@or.is www.or.is

Opening hours: Summer: Mon-Sat 13.00-16.00 Winter: Mon-Fri 13.00-16.00 Admittance: Free

Landsvirkjun

Landsvirkjun invites tourists to visit six of its power stations during the summer. Guests can learn about the company, and hydro and geothermal electricity production. There are also various exhibitions in the stations f.ex art exhibitions or history exhibitions, but that can vary between years. The stations that are open for public are: n Burfell station n Ljosafoss station n Blanda station n Laxa station n Krafla station n Vegardur visitor center for Fljotsdalur station Further info at www.landsvirkjun.com

Address: Háaleitisbraut 68, IS-103 Reykjavík

Tel: (+354) 515 9000 e-mail: landsvirkjun@landsvirkjun.com www.landsvirkjun.com

Opening hours: Summer: June-August, can be different from one station to another. Weekdays 13.00-17.00 & Weekends 13.00-18.00 Further info at www.landsvirkjun.com Winter: Closed Admission: Free – 33 –

Akranes Museum Centre

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 Exhibition on the National Land Survey of Iceland.

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 Seniors (67+) ISK 300 www.museum.is museum@museum.is Children (under16) no charge.

Groups (10 +) ISK 300 per person – 36 –

World of Puppets

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

Opening hours: Summer: 10.00 - 22.00 Winter: 11.00 - 17.00 Admittance: Children 0 - 6 years ISK 600 Children 7 - 12 years ISK 1.000 (& 67+ & disabled) Other ISK 1.600 The Agricultural Museum of Iceland

The Agricultural Museum of Iceland presents the agri­ cultural heritage and seeks to explain the history of Icelandic agriculture. The museum has an extensive collection of farm artifacts - farm equipments and machinery which goes back to 1880. The museum is located in the cultural landscape at one of the first modern farms in Iceland at the Hvanneyri Agricultural School (founded in 1889).

Address: Hvanneyri IS-311 Borgarnes Tel: 844 7740 e-mail: bjarnig@lbhi.is www.landbunadarsafn.is

Opening hours: June - August 12.00-17.00 During the winter time, The Agricultural Museum is open according to an agreement.

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The Settlement Centre in Borgarnes

Nestled in the pituresque costal village of Borgarnes just an hour north of Reykja­ vik, 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 warrior-poet 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

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 – 38 –

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

Photo Ásmundur Sveinsson

Reykholtskirkja

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, Reykja­­holts­máldagi, the oldest document preserved in the original in the Icelandic language, dates back to mid twelfth century.

From the beginning the churches stood in the cemetery south from the 19th century church which has been renovated and the ancient foundations of the churches excavated by the National Museum. The 19th century church, now in custody of the National Museum, is a fine example of the 19th century timber churches which replaced the Icelandic turf churches. 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. Snorrastofa is a Cultural-and medieval centre founded in memory of Snorri Sturluson. Exhibitions are in the Parish Hall.

Address:: 320 Reykholt í Borgarfirði Tel: 4351112

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stykkishólmur

Vatnasafnid / Library of Water is a permanent installation by the famous American artist Roni Horn.

Combined with 24 glass columns, filled with water from Icelandic glaciers, green floors with adjectives about weather and spectacular view it makes a very unique sculpture worth seeing.

Address: Bókhlöðuhöfði 17 IS-340 Stykkishólmur Tel: (+354) 858 1221 e-mail: info@libraryofwater.org vatnasafnid.is

Opening hours: Summer (June 1st – August 31st) Every day 13.00-18.00 Winter (September 1st – May 31st) By an agreement Admittance fee: None (free donations) – 40 –

stykkishólmur

The museum includes works of art, old and new, showing volcanic eruptions, as well as objects, artifacts, volcanic rocks from the unique collection of professor Haraldur Sigurdsson who has carried out research on volcanoes world wide for forty years.

Address: Aðalgata 8 IS-340 Stykkishólmi Tel (+354) 433 8154 e-mail: safn@eldfjallasafn.is www.eldfjallasafn.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily 11.00-17.00 until end of September Winter: Groups by an agreement Admittance fee: ISK 500 for 16 years and older

The Norwegian House was built in 1832 by Árni Thorlacius, known for his meteorological observations. It was the first two-storey residence in Iceland and now it houses the regional museum of Snæfellsnes- and Hnappa­dalssýsla districts, various exhibitions and a museum shop.

Address: Hafnargata 5 IS-340 Stykkishólmur Tel: (+354) 438 1640 e-mail: norskhus@simnet.is www.norskahusid.is

Opening hours: Summer (May – Sept.) Daily 11.00-17.00 Winter Open on Advent, and on other wintertime by an agreement Admittance fee: Adults ISK 500, children over 6 years and seniors (67+) ISK 300 – 41 –

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 – 42 –

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.

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The Jón Sigurdsson Museum – Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjördur

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 President 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: hrafseyri@hrafnseyri.is www.hrafnseyri.is

Opening hours: June 1st - August 31st 10.00-20.00 Admission fee: ISK 400

ISK 200 for 67+ years

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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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The old bookstore

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 Önundar­ fjarðar 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.

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

• 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

Opening hours: Summer: Tuesday-Sunday and by agreement Winter: By agreement Admission: Donations – 48 –

International Doll museum

Staðarkirkja Church on Reykjanes Peninsula

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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Sjóminjasafnið Ósvör Bolungavík

Ósvör Bolungavík

Sjóminjasafnið í Ósvör stands on the east side of Bolungarvik, down by the sea. The museum contains a double 19th century fishing base, salt hut, fish drying area and drying hut. Among the pieces displayed there is the rowboat Ölver that gives a good idea of the kind of ships that were used for fishing in that time. In the museum are also on display all kinds of fishing equipment and various tools that were used for fishing and fish production in earlier times.

Address: Aðalstræti 21 IS-415 Bolungavík Tel: (+354) 892 5744 & (+354) 456 7005 Fax: (+354) 456 7351 e-mail: osvor@nave.is www.osvor.is

Opening hours: Summer: June 5th - August 14th daily 10:00 - 17:00 and by an agreement Winter: By an agreement Admittance fee: Adults ISK 600, seniors (67+) and groups (10+) ISK 450, 16 years and under free of charge .

The Bolungarvik Natural History Museum

The Bolungarvik Natural History Museum has on display many Icelandic rocks, minerals, fossilized plants and a good collection of foreign minerals. There are over 160 species of birds in the museum, most of the Icelandic breeding stock, and also many vagrants, over 250 birds on display. In the Museum you can see a polar bear surrounded by seal, fox and mink.

Address: Vitastíg 3 / Aðalstræti 21 IS-415 Bolungavík Tel: (+354) 456 7507 & (+354) 456 7005 Fax: (+354) 456 7351 e-mail: nagr@nave.is www.natturugripasafn.is

Opening hours: Summer: June 5th-August 14th daily 9.0012.00 & 13.00-17.00 & weekends 13.00-17.00.

Winter: Same but closed on weekends Admittance fee: Adults ISK 600, seniors (67+) and groups (10+) ISK 450, 16 years and under free of charge .

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Isafjordur museums

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The Windmill in Vigur

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 Viktoriuhús in Vigur

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 – 52 –

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. From the year 1917 only one family lived on the farm. Litlibær was inhabited until 1969.

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

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 – 53 –

The Arctic Fox Centre

Photos © Sigurjón J. Sigurðsson

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 will 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. The Exhibition will be open all days in June-August from 10.00 to 18.00 and The Café is open from 10.00 to 22.00 with coffee, tea and homebaked, beer, wine and open internet access. During the winter, from September to May we have open 10.00 to 17.00 on regular days.

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

Opening hours: Summer: Sýning: 10.00 - 18.00

Kaffihús: 10.00 - 22.00 Winter: 10.00 - 17.00 Admission fee: ISK 800

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Minja- og handverkshúsið KörT

Trékyllisvík in Strandir is a place of phenomenal nature and varied wildlife. Seals, birds, driftwood, rocks and mountains make their mark on the place. Kört is a little museum located in the middle of Trékyllisvík. There you can find beautiful art and craft items made by local people out of driftwood, stones and textile alongside with tools, clothing and pictures that tell the story of the people’s ancestors. Come and enjoy live guidance around the museum, look at the handicraft, get information about the area and sit down with a tasty cup of coffee.

Kört Museum is a vital part of the community in Arneshreppur and no one that passes through Strandir county should miss out on the opportunity to stop by, visit the museum and gift store and get information about the area. From Kört all amenities are local: store, petrol station, bank, coffee shop, hotel, other accommodation, camping, swimmingpool and boat rides.

Address: Trékyllisvík á Ströndum 524 Árneshreppur tel: (+354) 451 4025 e-mail: kort@trekyllisvik.is www.trekyllisvik.is

Opening hours : Summer (June 1st – August 31st) Every day 10.00 – 18.00 Winter (Sept. 1 st – May 31st) Opening hours are by an agreement – 55 –

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Kirkjuhvammskirkja Church

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.

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

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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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: ISK 600. Free for under 16 years.

Discount for groups.

Sea Ice Exhibition Centre

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: June 1st - August 31st, daily 11.00-17.00 Winter: By agreement Admission fee: ISK 500. Free for under 16 years.

Groups (15+) ISK 350 pr. pers.

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Þingeyrakirkja – The church at Þingeyrar

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: Þingeyrarkirkja 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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The Icelandic Seal Centre

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’ ana­ tomy and their cohabitation with men.

In the summer time the centre also off­ ers 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 – 61 –

Skagafjörður

The Skagafjörður Heritage Museum

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.

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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 600.

Skagafjörður

The Skagafjordur Public Library

The Skagafjordur Public Library is located in the Safnahúsið in Sauðárkrókur. Open to the public for access to books and magazines, as well as to different sources of information. This includes the Internet which during the summer is used a lot by tourists. The library serves various institutions and deals with a growing number of information requests every year.

Address: Safnahúsið við Faxatorg, 550 Sauðárkrókur Tel: (+354) 453 5424 e-mail: bokasafn@skagafjordur.is www.skagafjordur.is

Opening hours: Summer: Mon. – Thu. 12.00 – 19.00 Fridays closed in June, July and August.

Winter: Mon. – Thu. 12.00 – 19.00 and Fri 12.00-18.00

The Skagafjörður Archives

In the Skagafjörður Archives, a great number of manuscripts, papers and photographs from Skagafjörður, as well as from other areas, is kept. It gives the general public access to information on the history of Skagafjörður. Furthermore, the Skagafjörður Historical Society, which has released over 80 publications on the history of the area, is based at the Archives.

Address: Safnahúsið við Faxatorg, 550 Sauðárkrókur Tel: (+354) 543 6640 e-mail: skjalasafn@skagafjordur.is www.skagafjordur.is/skjalasafn

Opening hours: Summer & Winter: Daily 13.00-17.00 Admittance: Free

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Arngrímur‘s House in Svarfaðardalur

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 Nýibær at Hólar in Hjaltadalur

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.

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The Cathedral at Hólar

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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The Icelandic Emigration Center 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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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

The Icelandic Emigration Center

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Sjávarborgarkirkja Church in Skagafjörður

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

Bæjardyr at Reynistaður

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.

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Grafarkirkja Church on Höfðaströnd

Gísli Þorláksson, Bishop of Hólar (1657-1684), had Grafarkirkja church built or at least renovated it in the last quarter of the 17th century, as the land belonged to him at that time. His widow, Ragnheiður Jónsdóttir (d. 1715), turned the place into a significant cultural center in her time. Grafarkirkja church is considered to be among the oldest buildings still standing in Iceland.

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

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 – 69 –

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 1st - June 17th 13-17, June 18th -August 20th 10-18. August 21st-Sept.15th 13-17.

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.

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: Summer: Daily. June 1st - June 17th 13-17, June 18th -August 20th 10-18. August 21st-31st 13-17.

Winter: By an agreement.

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Dalvík

Byggðasafnið Hvoll 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

Héraðsskjalasafn Svarfdæla Ráðhúsið IS-620 Dalvík Tel: 460 4935 e-mail: dalskjal@dalvik.is

Opening hours: Summer: Closed Winter: Tus 10.00 - 12.00 & Thu 13.00 - 15.00 Admission: Free

Bókasafn Dalvíkurbyggðar Berg Menningarhús, IS-620 Dalvík Tel: (+354) 460 4930 e-mail: dalbok@dalvik.is; sigurlaug@dalvik.is www.dalvik.is/bokasafn

Opening hours: Mon - Thu 12.00 - 18.00 Fri 12.00 - 17.00

Admission Fee: ISK 500.

Wireless Internet is available in the library, where there is also access to a computer. Newspapers and magazines are available. In the same building as the library is a cultural centre, Berg, with a cozy café and a spectacular view of Eyjafjord.

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Laufás in Eyjafjörður

The turf farm at Laufás is a good example of the buildings surrounding a wealthier vicarage from the latter half of the 19th century, but it has a continuous history dating back to the Middle Ages.

Most of the artifacts at the site now are from neighbouring farms, though some are from Laufás.

Managed by the Akureyri Museum.

Tel:: 895 3172 • www.akmus.is Opening Hours: 13. May - 15. September every day from 9:00-18:00.

Saurbæjarkirkja Church in Eyjafjörður

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 from 1825-1831. 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.

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Sæluhús refuge by Jökulsá á Fjöllum

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 a terrible animal the size of a year old calf, with thick fur.

Tel: (+354) 530 2200 • e-mail: thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is • www.thjodminjasafn.is Klukknaportið (the Bell-fry) at Möðruvellir in Eyjafjörður

The bell-fry at Möðruvellir is thought to have been built in 1780. It is the only one of its kind to have survived from older times but such bell-fries were common by churches in earlier centuries.

Three clocks hang in the bell-fry, the oldest of which is from 1769, the second is from 1799 and the youngest is from 1867.

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The Húsavík whale museum

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 Other times by request (Mobile 821 1862) Entrance Fee: Adults: 1.000 ISK

Children (6-14 years): 450 ISK Groups (+10): Adults: 800 ISK,

Children: 350 ISK

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Húsavík and surroundings Museum House in Húsavík A variety of collections can be found at the Museum House in Húsavík. A new exhibition titled Culture and nature – 100 years in Þingeyjarsýsla will open in June. Paintings and sculptures by Joris Rademaker will be displayed in the exhibition room and this summer’s photo exhibition features local photographer Sigurður Pétur Björnsson (1917-2007).

Address: Stórigarður 17, 640 Húsavík Tel: 464 1860 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is www.husmus.is

Opening hours: June, July and August daily 10.00-18.00 and in winter 10.00-16.00 Free for children under 16 years.

The Icelandic Phallological Museum is probably the only museum of its kind in the world. The museum contains a collection of over two hundred penises belonging to almost all the land and sea mammals that can be found in Iceland besides legally-certified gift tokens for a few specimens belonging to Homo Sapiens.

In addition to the biological section of the museum, visitors can view a collection of about three hundred artistic oddments and other practical utensils related to the museum´s chosen theme. This popular museum has catalogues in Icelandic, English, German, French, Spanish and Italian.

Souvenirs such as t-shirts and postcards are available. The museums´ main floor is wheelchair accessible and the museum curator is usually available to answer questions.

Address: Opening hours: Héðinsbraut 3a, 640 Húsavík May 20th - September 10th: Tel: (+354) 868 7966 & (+354) 561 6663 Daily 12.00 - 18.00 e-mail: phallus@phallus.is www.phallus.is Admission Fee: ISK 600 The Folk Museum at Kópasker The Folk Museum has – among other things - an impressive collection of textiles from the 19th century. Here you can see dresses, home made textiles, embroideries, such as covers, collars and women´s underwear. There is also an assortment of utilities, toys and furniture. The oldest piece, a fine carved cabinet, is from the year 1726.

Address: Located 2 km from the town (Kópasker) center Tel: (+354) 464 1860 & (+354) 465 2171 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is www.husmus.is

Opening hours: The museum is open from 1-5 pm every day in June, July and August.

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Húsavík and surroundings At Mánárbakki Museum – 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 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 1st - August 31st 9.00 - 18.00.

Or by agreement.

Admission: Free for under 14 years Weelchair access: Partly

Gljúfrastofa – Visitor Centre in Ásbyrgi Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor Centre for the Northern Area of Vatnajökull National Park. In 2009 recieved an award from the the Iceland Travel Association for professionalism in tourist development. At the Centre there is a permanent exhibition on the glacier and the geology and nature of the area. With the aid of visual presentation, guests can learn about volcanic activity, the drifting of the tectonic plates, the making of Ásbyrgi, the phenomenal power of glacial floods and the interaction between human society and the forces of nature.

Guests are invited to take part by touching, smelling and doing tests on various artefacts. The exhibition is thought to be one of the best of its kind in Iceland. The Centre is at the opening of Ásbyrgi and from there is easy access to various walking paths around the national park.

Address: Ásbyrgi, 671 Kópasker Tel: (+354) 470 7100 jokulsargljufur@vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is

Opening hours: The National Park, is open all year round Look up www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is for opening hours of the Visitor Centre Free admission Wheelchair Access

Bragginn Yst Bragginn Yst is only 20 minuets away from Asbyrgi in Vatnajökull’s National Park. Bragginn is the workplace and home of Yst artist and psychologist.

Artists Workplace

Address: Öxarfjörður, 671 Kópasker Tel: (+354) 465 2166 e-mail: yst@yst.is www.yst.is – 77 –

Opening hours: June 18th - July 4th daily 11.00-18.00 Free admission

Húsavík and surroundings Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum This remarkable collection by Sigurgeir Stefánsson is considered Iceland’s largest private bird collection and is only one bird short of featuring every breeding bird in Iceland as well as an egg collection. Learn about the amazing local bird life by Mývatn and the history of the lake as a source of livelihood and means of transportation. Refreshments and binoculars for bird viewing are offered on site.

Address: Ytri Neslöndum 660 Mývatn Sími 464 4477 Netfang: fuglasafn@fuglasafn.is www. fuglasafn.is

Opening hours: Open daily all year, see www.fuglasafn.is Admission: ISK 800 kr.

7-11 ára and 67+ ISK 400.

6 years and under free of charge.

Access for disabled is good.

Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldal Grenjaðarstaður is an ancient farm and church site. The old turf farmhouse was in its day considered one of the district‘s finest.

It is fascinating, for children and adults alike, to navigate this old homestead imagining what life there was like.

Address: Grenjaðastað, 641 Húsavík Tel: (+354) 464 1860 & (+354) 464 3688 e-mail: safnahus@husmus.is www.husmus.is

Opening hours: June, July and August daily 10.00-18.00 in winter weekdays 10.00-16.00 Admission: free entry for children under 16 years.

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.

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.

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Húsavík and surroundings The Earthquake Center in Kópasker 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 e-mail: earthquake@kopasker.is http://skjalftasetur-is.123.is

Opening hours: 1-5 pm every day from June to August, or by appointment.

Free admission No wheelchair access

Sauðaneshouse Sauðanes is located some 7 km north of the village Þórshöfn and it is believed that the first church was build there during the twelfth century. The Sauðanes mansion was built in 1879 and the now remaining church was built in 1889. The old mansion is the oldest building constructed in stone in the county (Þingeyjarsýsla). Rocks were transferred by either boats or sledges from the surrounding areas to Sauðanes where the material was battered into suitable bricks for the construction.

Address: On Langanes, 7 km north of Þórshöfn Tel: (+354) 468 1430 www.langanesbyggd.is

Opening hours: June 10th – August 31st 11:00 – 17:00 Winter opening by request tel: (+354) 468-1220 No wheelchair access

Events in the North East, in summer 2010 n The Mývatns Marathon, in the Mývatn area, 29th of May

n Happy Days at Langanesbyggð 15 – 18 July

n „Let’s talk local“ at the Gamli Baukur, restaurant Húsavík. Every day at 3 pm, June to August

n Days of Sweets (Mærudagar) at Húsavík 22 – 25 July

n Swedish Days at Húsavík 19 – 22 July

n The Choire Festival at Mývatn 3 - 6 June

n The Glacial River Run at the Vatnajökull National Park 24th July

n Summer Solstice Festival at Kópasker 18 – 20 June

n The Melrakkasléttu Hike from Raufarhöfn 7th August

n The Rauðanes Day at Þistilfjörður 20th of June.

n The Ram Day at Raufarhöfn 4th October

n The Music Festival Camel out of a Mosquito at Mývatn 9 – 10 July

n The Magic of Christmas at Mývatnssveit, 20 – 23 December n See more at www.nordausturland.is – 79 –

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 – 80 –

The Lake Mývatn and Laxá visitor centre

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Akureyri

The Old Farmhouse Laufás – 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. Museum shop, local handcraft and Café.

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

Address: May 30th - Sept 12th Daily 9.00-18.00 Winter: Open by request Admission: ISK 600. Free for under 16 years

Sverrir´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 600 Disabled & 67+ ISK 350 – 84 –

Akureyri

Safnasafnið The museums exhibitions presents folk art and outsider art together with progressive modern art without discrimination, quality and sincerity being the only guidelines. In this way the museum has earned for itself a rather special place on the Icelandic art scene Address: Svalbarðsströnd, 601 Akureyri Tel: (+ 354) 461 4066 e-mail: safngeymsla@simnet.is www.safnasafnid.is

Opening hours: May 1st - Sept. 15th 2010. For informations about opening hours: Telephone or website Admission: ISK 500 Free for under age of 14

Fishing museum in Grenivík 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.

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Akureyri

Davíð Stefánsson Memorial Museum The relatives of the poet Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur bequeathed to Akureyri Municipality the house at Bjarkarstíg 6 which the poet erected in 1944 and lived in until his death in 1964. His living quarters are preserved in the same condition as when he lived there.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 13.00-17.00

Address: Bjarkarstíg 6, 600 Akureyri Tel: (+354) 466 2609

Hills of Triumph, Matthias Jochumsson The house Sigurhæðir accommodates the Memorial Foundation of the Reverend and poet Matthías Jochumsson (1835-1920) who had the house built in 1903, and where he lived to the end of his life.

Address: Hafnarstræti, 600 Akureyri Tel: (+354) 466 2609

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 13.00-17.00

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Akureyri

Nonni´s House – 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 - Sept. 15th Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 16th - May 31st Open by an agreement Admission: ISK 600, free entry for children 15 years and younger.

The House of Shark-Jörundur Jörundur Jónsson, called Shark-Jörundur, built the house “Gamla Syðstabæjarhús” in 1885-86, using timber from Norwegian ships which ran ashore near the island of Hrísey in the 11th of september 1884. In 1917 the house was moved to its current site at Norðurvegur and a statue of Shark Jörundur commemorates the spot where the house orginally stood. In the house of Shark Jörundur old fishing equipment and other items relating to Hrísey can be found.

Address: Norðurvegur 3, Hrísey, www.hrisey.net

Opening hours: Summer: June 1st - Sept 1st 10.00-16.00 Winter hours by appointment.

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Akureyri

Akureyri Museum – An interesting museum for the entire family!

Permanent exhibitions:

Akureyri – the Town on the Bay

Eyjafjörður from the settlement.

Interesting and unique artefacts 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. All exhibition texts are in English but also available in German and Danish.

The summer exhibition in 2010:

TREASURE –Twenty Photographers in Akureyri and Surroundings in 1858-1965

The Museum hosts a number of events throughout the year

The Museum garden – an idyllic picnic spot and the 19th century church is well worth a visit.

The Museum shop offers traditional handicraft and Icelandic design

Address: Aðalstræti 58 IS-600 Akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 4162 www.minjasafnid.is

Opening hours: Summer: June 1st - Sept. 15th. Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sat. 14.00-16.00 and by request Admission: Adults: ISK 600, free entry for children 15 years and younger.

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Akureyri 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.

The Akureyri Industrial Museum – explore the industrial heritage of Akureyri 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: Krókeyri IS-600 Akureyri Tel: (+354) 462 3600 e-mail: idnadarsafnid@idnadarsafnid.is www.idnadarsafnid.is

Opening hours: Summer: June 1st - Sept. 14th Daily 10.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 15th - May 31st Saturdays 14.00-16.00

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AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM

On Top of the World Founded in 1993 and located fewer than 60 miles from the Arctic Circle, the Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in Iceland and the nation’s only institution of its kind outside of the capital of Reykjavik. Under the enterprising vision of director Hannes Sigurdsson, the Museum has become a creative force to be reckoned with on the national front and an active participant on the international art scene.

With a dual mission of promoting art and visual culture for the local community as well as within the wider global context, the

museum presents innovative exhibitions that are receiving accolades from increasingly wider audiences. Its dynamic approach has fostered both knowledge and appreciation of the arts in Iceland and has created a platform for cutting-edge, contemporary artists and curators to promulgate their visions.

Address: Kaupvangsstræti 12 600 Akureyri Tel: 461-2610 Fax: 461-2969 www.listasafn.akureyri.is Opening hours: Every day but Monday: 12.00-17.00 – 90 –

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 3200pipe 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

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Galtastaðir Fram on Hróarstunga

At Galtastaðir Fram there is a small 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

Sómastaðir

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 with through access on both floors.

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Langabúð, mUseum and café Djúpavogur

Langabúð, made of logs and originally dating back to 1790, is Djúpivogur’s 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@simnet.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.

East Iceland Heritage Museum

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. Regular, tempor­ ary exhibitions. Variety of items for guests to touch and try for better understanding. Coffee and refreshments for sale. Museum shop with hand crafts and design of good quality.

Address: Laufskógar 1 700 Egilsstaðir Tel: (+354) 471-1412 Fax: (+354) 471-1452 e-mail: minjasafn@minjasafn.is www.minjasafn.is Admittance fee: Adult ISK 500 No charge for seniors (67+) & Children (-16) No charge on Wednesdays 20% off for Students & Groups (10 +)

Opening hours Summer: May 17th - June 13th and Aug 16th - Sept 3rd: Thur-Tues 11.00-17.00, Wed 11.00-19.00 June 14th - Aug 15th: Mon-Thus 11.00-21.00, Fri-Sun 11.00-17.00 Opening hours Winter: Mon-Fri 13.00-16.00 and by agreement

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Bustarfell museum

Minjasafnið á Bustarfelli 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 Fax: (+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 500 Children 9-13 years.

ISK 500 Groups (10+)

Múlastofa - a museum about life and art of Jón Múli and Jónas Árnason

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 an exhibition 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

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Skriðuklaustur - Culture centre & historical Place

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 café with local food products.

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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The Visitor Centre at Skaftafell

The visitor centre at Skaftafell is the informationcentre for the south territory of Vatnajökull National park. In Skaftafellsstofa the story of fire and ice is told; 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 in summertime a restorant. Excellent handicap axcess.

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

Opening hours: See www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is Admission: Free

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The Visitor Centre at Skriduklaustur

The visitor centre at Skriduklaustur is the informationcentre for the east territory of Vatnajökull National park. The visitor centre opened in June 2010 and is the first BREEAM certified building in Iceland. The centre also has an ineresting exhibition on the area and the nature. Kverkfjoll and Snaefell are the most renowned destinations within the east territory of Vatnajokull National Park. Both are located in the highlands north of Vatnajokull and a 4x4 vehicle is required to get there. The visitor centre has a souvenir shop that focuses on locally produced products. Excellent handicap access.

Address: Skriðuklaustur, 701 Egilsstaðir Tel: 4700840 e-mail: snaefellsstofa@vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is

Opening hours: Summer: Daily 9:00 - 19:00 Winter: See www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is Admission: Free

Skriðuklaustur and Gljúfrastofa in Ásbyrgi. Gljúfrastofa: see page 79 – 99 –

Fjarðarbyggð

Welcome to the various Museums in Fjarðarbyggð

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 arrangement.

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 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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Fjarðarbyggð

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.

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.

French Fishermen in Iceland Búðarvegi 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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Hofskirkja Church in Öræfi

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 188385 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 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. Connected to it are the sitting room and the hearth kitchen. A stone‘s throw away are large barns built with an ancient type of structure.

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The Thorbergur centre of culture

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

Opening hours: May 15. – September 15.

Open: 9.00 – 21.00.

September 15. – May 15.

Open: 12.00 – 16.00 Visits and meals outside normal opening hours can be arranged with us.

Admission: ISK 700, 14 years and under free

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The Prayer House at Núpsstaður

Núpsstaður 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 Tungufellskirkja Church

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.

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Skógar Museum

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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Vestmannaeyjar

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

Heritage Museum Safnahúsinu by Ráðhúströð IS-900 Vestmannaeyjar Tel: (+354) 488 2045 & (+354) 771 7474. e-mail: byggdasafn@vestmannaeyjar.is www.vestmannaeyjar.is/safnahus

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

Oct. 1st - May 1st. Sat. 11.00-14.00

Opening hours: Summer: June 1st-Sept. 1st

Daily 11.00-17.00 Winter: Sept. 1st-June 1st

Mon-Fri 13.00-17.00

Sat. 11.00-14.00 Admittance fee: ISK 500

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

In 2008 Surtsey was inscribed on UNESCO’s 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.

Berglind Kristjánsdóttir glass artist shows her works in the fish tanks of the Aquarium this summer. The exhibition opens the 4th of June.

Opening hours for Aquarium and Museum of Natural History & 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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The Icelandic saga centre

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-Njals Saga 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 14 860 Hvolsvöllur Tel: (+354) 487-8781 Mobile: (+354) 895-9160 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 500 Children (under16) no charge.

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Hekla Centre

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 moun- tain 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

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

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 or 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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Geysisstofa–education center

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?

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

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.

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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Þjóðveldisbærinn – The Reconstructed Farm house

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 7

1000 year anniversary of christendom in Iceland.

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

The Reconstructed Farm house

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.

Groups (+20) each: ISK 450 – 115 –

Skálholtskirkja

In the museum you will find information about the history of Skálholt and about the churches from the Middle Ages to our days. Also you will find photographs of the archaeologists excavation in 1954 when the stone coffin of Páll Jónsson (1154-1211) was found. You will see the stone coffin in the museum. There are also some old gravestones from the 17th and 18th centuried which have been found in archaeological excavations in Skálholt.

From the museum you can walk through a tunnel which ran between the church and the famhouses. That brings you to the archaeological excavation area from 2002-2007 (the old Skálholtsskóli and the bishop´s house).

Address: Skálholt 801 Selfoss Tel: (+354) 486 8870 e-mail: skoli@skalholt.is www.skalholt.is

Opening hours: Summer: 9.00 - 19.00 Winter: 9.00 - 18.00 Admission: ISK 100

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LÁ Art Museum

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: 483 1727 e-mail: listasafn@listasafnarnesinga.is www.listasafnarnesinga.is

Opening hours: Summer: May 1st - Sept. 30th Daily 12.00-18.00 Winter: Jan 15th - Apr 30th & Okt 1st - Des 15th Thus-Sun 12.00-18.00 Admittance: Free Folk museum of Árnessýsla – “The House” at Eyrarbakki

Folk museum of Árnessýsla is located in Húsið, “The House”, historical home of the Danish merchants built 1765. Húsið prides itselve with rich history and warm atmosphere. The Eyrarbakki Maritime museum is close by where a twelve- rower Farsæll is the largest item.

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

Opening hours: Summer: May 15th - September 15th

daily 11.00-18.00

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Þingvellir church

The first church was built at Þingvellir soon after the adoption of Christianity in the year 1000. It’s said that it was made with timber donated by the Norwegian king, who also donated a bell that was used for parliamentary sessions. Shortly after Iceland had adopted Christianity King Olaf of Norway sent a bell and timber to build a church at Þingvellir, which has been at the same site ever since. The present church at Þingvellir was consecrated in 1859, and in 1907 the spire was rebuilt and altered. In the year 2000 Icelanders celebrated the Millennium of Christianity with a 2-day festival at Þingvellir at which thousands of people gathered.

During the summer church service is every Sunday at 14.00.

Address: Þingvellir 801 Selfoss Tel: (+354) 482 2660

e-mail: thingvellir@thingvellir.is www.www.kirkjan.is/thingvallakirkja Admission: Free – 118 –

The Ghost Center and Elves, Trolls and Northern Lights Museum

The Ghost Center in Stokkseyri is a museum that features all of Iceland´s most famous ghosts. The third floor in the building, witch used to be a fish factory, is devoted to the tales of Iceland´s ghosts.

Guests walk through the museum, where they will listen to and experience the stories in the environment, where they might have happened. The stories can be listened to in English, German, French, Scandinavian, Japanese, Russian and Icelandic.

In the same building, on the first floor, is the Icelandic Wonders. A museum encompassing approximately 1200 m2 that is dedicated to elves, trolls and northern lights. There you can listen to and experience stories of elves and trolls in Icelandic and English. There you can experience the world of elves and trolls, look at the northern lights surrounded by snow and ice and step into an elf stone.

Address: Hafnargata 9 825 Stokkseyri Tel: (+354) 483 1202 & (+354) 895 0020 e-mail: draugasetrid@draugasetrid.is www.draugsetrid.is

Opening hours: Summer: Elves, Trolls and Northern Lights Museum 10-20 & Ghost Center 13-18 Winter: By request for groups.

Admission fee: Adults ISK 1500, children and 67+ ISK 990. Discount if both museums are visited.

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The Interpretive Center at Þingvellir

Þingvellir is a national park and a World Heritage site where the protected area shall always be the property of the Icelandic nation, under the preservation of the Alþing.

At Þingvellir, Alþing - general assembly was established around 930 and continued to convene there until 1798. All major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir.

Research has made it clear that Þingvellir is a natural wonder on a international scale, with the geologic history and the biosystem of Lake Þingvallavatn forming a unique entity.

The Interpretive Center is in a new building close to the viewspot at Hakið, where a footpath leads down into the great Almannagjá fault. The exhibition in the Interpretive Center is based on interactive

multimedia. The exhibition is easily accessible to the visitors.

The history and nature of Þingvellir and its surroundings literally “come alive” on large TV monitors, playing a wide variety of illustrative video and audio material. Using conveniently placed touch screens, you can choose narrative (and subtitles) in four different languages: Danish, English, German, French and Icelandic (a wider selection of languages will be added to the program later). It takes about 40 minutes to view the whole multimedia program, but, as indicated before, visitors use the touch-screen interface to select which parts they prefer to view. Each program section is intended to provide the general national park visitor with some interesting and useful information about the subject at hand.

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The Interpretive Center at Þingvellir

Address Þjóðgarðurinn á Þingvöllum, 801 Selfoss Tel: (+354) 482 3613 e-mail: thingvellir@thingvellir.is www.thingvellir.is

Opening hours Summer: June 1st-Sept. 1st. Daily 9.00-19.00 Winter: Sept 1st-Nov. 1st & April 1st-June 1st.

Daily 09.00-17.00. Nov. 1st -Apr. 1st Weekends Admission: Free of charge.

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Reykjanes

Viking World Viking ship The North Atlantic Saga Settlement Zoo Víkingabraut 1, IS-260 Reykjanesbæ Tel: (+354) 422 2000 info@vikingaheimar.com vikingaheimar.com

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

Opening hours: Daily 11.00 – 18.00.

Admission Fee: 1.500 kr.

Free for children under the age of 12 Zoo-admission free for all

Opening hours: Daily 10.00 – 17.00.

Free admittance.

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Reykjanes

Duushús, Cultural Center 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.-Fr. 11.00-17.00 Sat.-Sun. 13.00-17.00

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

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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the Salt Fish Museum

Staying overnight in order to enjoy a couple of visits to the Blue Lagoon is advised, and the nearby fishing community of Grindavík, on the south side of the Reykjanes peninsula, is worth a visit. This is a pleasant area to do some hiking (for all levels), followed by a refreshing swim at the local pool. Settled in the year 934, it has remained one of the main sources of salted fish in Iceland, and these days, has approximately 2500 inhabitants, most of whom base their livelihoods on fishing and fishing-related industries.

Grindavík’s illustri- ous history goes back to when it was a major trading centre during the Middle Ages in the booming Hanseatic period. It was raided by pirates many times and has been the site of many shipwrecks over the ages. There is a statue dedicated to the families of local fishermen lost at sea, but even more poignant are the remains of two

more recent shipwrecks and their memorials along a circular hike around the town.

There is still an active fishing fleet and most of their catches go to the local factory that specialises in processing the salted fish for export. In the late 19th century, salted fish was to Iceland what oil is to Saudi Arabia, and indeed, the image of a golden cod was on Iceland’s original coat of arms. As you stroll one of the best harbour in Iceland, you will arrive at the Saltfisksetur Íslands (Icelandic Saltfish Museum), Hafnagata 12a, (Open daily 11-18 adm), where you can learn more about the indus- try that is an important element in Iceland’s economic development, if not prosperity. The Museum opened in 2002 and is dedi- cated to the history of the salt fish, with a vividly depicted exhibition on the struggle for survival, which is a metaphor for the country as well as the salt fish industry.

Address: Hafnargata 240 Grindavík Tel: (+354) 420 1190

e-mail: saltfisksetur@saltfisksetur.is www.saltfisksetur.is or www.grindavik.is Opening hours: Open daily 11.00- 18.00 – 127 –

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.

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 – 128 –

Index of Museums, Exhibitions, Head Churches and libraries

Museums Name

Address

Agricultural Museum of Iceland Akranes Folk Museum Akureyri Art Museum Akureyri Industrial Museum Akureyri Museum Arngrímur’s House in Svarfaðardalur (NMHBC*) ASÍ Art Museum Aviation Museum of Iceland Árbær Museum Beggubúð (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Bolungarvík Natural History Museum Borgarfjörður Heritage Museum Bungalow (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Burstarfell Museum Bustarfell Museum (NMHBC) Byggðasafnið Hvoll Bæjardyr á Reynistað (NMHBC) Central Bank of Iceland Coin Collection Creamery of Baugsstaðir (Folk Museum of Árnessýsla) Dalir Heritage Museum Davíð Stefánsson Memorial Museum East Iceland Heritage Museum

Hvanneyri Garðar Kaupvangsstræti 12 Krókeyri Aðalstræti 58 Tjörn Freyjugata 41 Akureyrarflugvöllur Kistuhylur Vesturgata 8 Vitastígur 3 Bjarnarbraut 4-6 Vesturgata 8 Bustarfell Bustarfell at Karlsrauðatorg Reynistaður Kalkofnsvegur 1 Baugsstaðir Laugar Bjarkarstígur 6 Laufskógar 1

East Iceland Maritime Museum (Fjarðabyggð Museums)

Strandgata 39b

Post Town code

735

Eskifjörður

East Iceland Museum of Natural History (Fjarðabyggð Museums) Egilsbraut 2 Egill Ólafsson Museum in Hnjótur Hnjótur Fjarðabyggð Museums Egilsbraut 2

740 451 740

Neskaupstaður Patreksfjörður Neskaupstaður

Folk Museum at Kópasker

at Snartarstöðum

671

Kópasker

Folk Museum of Árnessýsla – The House at Eyrarbakki Galtastaðir fram on Hróarstunga (NMHBC) Garðskagi Folk Museum Glaumbær in Skagafjörður (NMHBC) Gljúfrasteinn - Laxness Museum Góðtemplarahúsið (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Grafarkirkja church on Höfðaströnd (NMHBC) Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldal (NMHBC) Hafnarborg - the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art Hafnarfjörður Museum

Húsið in Eyrarbakki Hróarstunga Skagabraut 100, Garðskagavita Skagafjörður Mosfellssveit Vesturgata 8 Höfðaströnd Grenjaðarstaður Strandgata 34 Vesturgata 8

820 710 250 551 270 220 566 641 220 220

Eyrarbakki Egilsstaðir Garður Sauðárkrókur Mosfellsbær Hafnarfjörður Hofsós Húsavík Hafnarfjörður Hafnarfjörður

Heritage Museum of Austur-Skaftfellsýsla in Gömlubúð

Litla Brú I

780

Hornafjörður

Heritage Museum of Húnvetningar and Strandamenn Herring Era Museum Hills of Triumph, Matthías Jochumsson Hjallur in Vatnsfjörður (NMHBC) Hofskirkja church in Öræfi (NMHBC) Hofskirkja church in Öræfi (NMHBC) Húsavík Whale Museum Icelandic Museum of Natural History

Reykir Hrútafjörður Snorragata 16 Hafnarstræti Vatnsfjörður Öræfi Öræfi Hafnarstétt 1 Túngata 14

500 580 600 451 785 785 640 101

Stað Siglufjörður Akureyri Patreksfjörður Öræfi Öræfi Húsavík Reykjavík

Icelandic Music History Museum

Hábraut 2

200

Kópavogur

Icelandic Wartime Museum (Fjarðabyggð Museums) Ísafjörður Art Museum Ísafjörður Museum of Photography Jósafat Hinriksson’s Maritime Museum (Fjarðabyggð Museums) Keldur at Rangárvellir (NMHBC) Kirkjuhvammskirkja church (NMHBC)

Spítalakampur at Hæðargerði Gamla Sjúkrahúsið Gamla Sjúkrahúsið

730 400 400

Reyðarfjörður Ísafjörður Ísafjörður

844-7740 431-5566 461-2610 462-3600 462-4162 530-2200 511-5353 461- 4400 411-6300 585-5780 456-7005 430-7200 585-5780 471-2211 473-1393 466-1497 530-2200 569-9600 483-1082 434-1328 466-2609 471-1412 476-1605 / 470-9063 470-9063 456-1511 470-9063 465-2171 / 464-1860 483-1504 530-2200 422-7220 453-6173 586-8066 585-5780 453-6173 464-1860 585-5790 585-5780 478-1833 / 470-8050 451-0040 467-1604 462-6648 530-2200 530-2200 530-2200 464-2520 577-1800 570-1693 / 824-6413 470-9063 456-3291 450-8224

Egilsbraut 2

740

Neskaupstaður

470-9063

Rangárvellir Vatnsnes

860 531

Hvolsvöllur Hvammstangi

530-2200 530-2200

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311 300 600 600 600 621 101 600 110 220 415 310 220 690 690 620 550 101 801 371 600 700

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www.simnet.is/reykirmuseum www.sild.is www.listagil.akureyri.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.whalemuseum.is www.natturuminjasafn.is

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Name Klukknaportið (The Bell-fry) at Möðruvellir in Eyjafjörður (NMHBC) Kópavogur Art Museum- Gerðarsafn LÁ Art Museum Litlibær in Skötufjörður (NMHBC) Living Art Museum Maritime Museum in Eyrarbakki (Folk Museum of Árnessýsla) Medical History Museum of Iceland Museum collection of Borgarfjörður : Children for a 100 years (Borgarfjörður Heritage Museum) Museum House in Húsavík Museum House in Neskaupstaður (Fjarðabyggð Museums) Museum of Ásgrímur Jónsson (National Gallery of Iceland) Museum of Design and Applied Art Museum of Einar Jónsson National Film Archive of Iceland National Gallery of Iceland National Museum of Iceland Natural History Museum of Kópavogur Nesstofa by Seltjörn pond Nonni’s House Memorial Museum Norwegian House (see The Regional Museum of Snæfellsnes- and Hnappadalssýsla) Nýibær at Hólum in Hjaltadalur (NMHBC)

Address

Post Town code

Tel (+354)

Möðruvellir

603

Akureyri

530-2200

Hamraborg 4 Austurmörk 21 Skötufjörður Skúlagata 28 Túngata 59 Nes

200 810 420 101 820 170

Kópavogur Hveragerði Súðavík Reykjavik Eyrarbakki Seltjarnarnes

570-0440 483-1727 530-2200 551-4350 483-1273 595-9100

Bjarnarbraut 4-6

310

Borganes

430-7200

Stórigarður 17 Egilsbraut 2 Bergstaðastræti 74 Garðatorg 1 at Hallgrímstorg Hvaleyrarbraut 13 Fríkirkjuvegur 7 Suðurgata 41 Hamraborg 6a Bygggörðum 7 Aðalstræti 56

640 740 300 210 101 220 101 107 200 170 600

Húsavík Norðfjörður Reykjavík Garðabær Reykjavik Hafnarfjörður Reykjavik Reykjavik Kópavogur Seltjarnarnes Akureyri

464-1860 477-1446 515-9600 512-1525 551-3797 565-5993 515-9600 530-2200 570-0430 561-1016 462-3555

Hafnargata 5

340

Stykkishólmur

438-1640

Hólar í Hjaltadal

551

Sauðárkrókur

Pakkhús (Warehouse) at Hofsós (NMHBC)

Hofsós

565

Hofsós

Pakkhúsið (see Hafnarfjörður Museum)

Vesturgata 8

220

Hafnarfjörður

Pharmacy Museum

at Neströð

170

Seltjarnarnes

Reykjavík Art Museum - Hafnarhús Reykjavík Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir Reykjavík Art Museum -Ásmundarsafn Reykjavík Botanic Garden Reykjavík Energy Museum - Rafheimar Reykjavík Museum of Photography Safnasafnið Sauðaneshouse (NMHBC) Saurbæjarkirkja church in Eyjafjörður (NMHBC) Selið in Skaftafell (NMHBC) Selið in Skaftafell (NMHBC) Settlement Exhibition Sheep Farming Museum Siggubær (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Sigurgeir’s Bird Museum Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum Síverstsenhúsið (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Sjávarborgarkirkja church (NMHBC) Skagafjörður Heritage Museum Skógar Museum Sómastaðir (NMHBC) Staðarkirkja church on Reykjanes (NMHBC) Strandstígurinn (see Hafnarfjörður Museum) Sæheimar: Aquarium and Museum of National History Sæluhús Refuge by Jökulsá á Fjöllum (NMHBC) Technical Museum of East Iceland Teigarhorn in Berufjörður (NMHBC) Textile Museum The House at Eyrarbakki (Folk Museum of Árnessýsla)

Tryggvagata 17 Flókagata 24 at Sigtún Laugardal Rafstöðvarvegur 9 Tryggvagata 15 Svalbarðsströnd Langanes Glaumbær Skaftafell Skaftafell Aðalstræti 16 Sævangur Vesturgata 8 Ytri-Neslönd Laugarnestanga 70 Vesturgata 8 Borg Glaumbær Skógar Sómastaðir The Reykjanes Peninsula Vesturgata 8 Heiðarvegur 12 Jökulsá á Fjöllum Hafnargata 44 Berufjörður Árbraut 29 Húsið in Eyrarbakki

101 105 105 104 110 101 601 671 560 785 785 101 510 220 660 105 220 550 551 861 730 380 220 900 660 710 765 540 820

Reykjavik Reykjavik Reykjavik Reykjavík Reykjavik Reykjavik Akureyri Kópasker Varmahlíð Öræfi Öræfi Reykjavik Hólmavík Hafnarfjörður Mývatn Reykjavik Hafnarfjörður Sauðárkrókur Skagafjörður Hvolsvöllur Reyðarfjörður Reykhólahreppur Hafnarfjörður Vestmannaeyjar Mývatn Seyðisfjörður Djúpavík Blönduós Eyrarbakki

530-2200 530-2200 / 453-7935 585-5780 561-7100 / 561-6166 590-1200 517-1290 553-2155 411-8650 516-6790 411-6390 461-4066 468-1430 530-2200 530-2200 530-2200 411-6370 451-3324 585-5780 464-4477 553-2906 585-5780 530-2200 453-6173 487-8845

The Old Farmhouse Laufás in Eyjafjörður (NMHBC)

Laufás

601

Eyjafjörður

880 340

Kirkjubæjarklaustur Stykkishólmur

The Prayer House at Núpsstaður (NMHBC) Fljótshverfi The Regional Museum of Snæfellsnes- and Hnappadalssýsla Hafnargata 5 – 132 –

530-2200 585-5780 481-1997 530-2200 472-1596 452-4067 483-1504 463-3196 / 895-3172 530-2200 438-1640

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Webpage

thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is

www.thjodminjasafn.is

The North

35

75

gerdarsafn@kopavogur.is listasafn@listasafnarnesinga.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is nylo@nylo.is husid@husid.com annath@seltjarnarnes.is

www.gerdarsafn.is www.listasafnarnesinga.is/list www.thjodminjasafn.is www.nylo.is www.husid.com www.seltjarnarnes.is

The Greater Reykjavík Area The South The Westfjords The Greater Reykjavík Area The South The Greater Reykjavík Area

31 26 21 19 20 37

31 119 55

safnahus@safnahus.is

www.safnahus.is

The West

6

safnahus@husmus.is peturs@fjardabyggd.is list@listasafn.is honnunarsafn@honnunarsafn.is skulptur@skulptur.is thorarinn@kvikmyndasafn.is list@listasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is natkop@natkop.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is akmus@akmus.is

www.husmus.is www.fjardarbyggd.is www.listasafn.is www.honnunarsafn.is www.skulptur.is www.kvikmyndasafn.is www.listasafn.is www.natmus.is www.natkop.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.nonni.is

The North The East The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area The Greater Reykjavík Area Akureyri

43 15

78 102

35 13 32 2 1 30 37 7

30 28 16-17 14-15 32 29 89

norskhus@simnet.is

www.stykkisholmur.is/pages/norskahus/

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18

43

thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is hofsos@hofsos.is/thjodminjasafn@ thjodminjasafn.is museum@hafnarfjordur.is

www.thjodminjasafn.is

The North

23

66

www.thjodminjasafn.is

The North

19

71

www.hafnarfjordur.is/menning_og_mannlif/byggdasafn/

The Greater Reykjavík Area

pharmmus@internet.is

www.lfi.is

The Greater Reykjavík Area

36

29

listasafn@reykjavik.is listasafn@reykjavik.is listasafn@reykjavik.is eva.thorvaldsdottir@reykjavik.is minjasafn@or.is photomuseum@reykjavik.is safngeymsla@simnet.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is info@reykjavik871.is saudfjarsetur@strandir.is museum@hafnarfjordur.is fuglasafn@fuglasafn.is lso@lso.is museum@hafnarfjordur.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is bsk@skagafjordur.is sverrir@skotvis.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is museum@hafnarfjordur.is saeheimar@setur.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is tekmus@sfk.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is textile@textile.is husid@husid.com

www.listasafnreyjavikur.is www.listasafnreykjavikur.is www.listasafnreykjavikur.is www.grasagardur.is www.or.is www.ljosmyndasafnreykjavikur.is www.safnasafnid.is/ www.langanesbyggd.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.reykjavik871.is www.strandir.is/saudfjarsetur www.hafnarfjordur.is/menning_og_mannlif/byggdasafn/ www.fuglasafn.nett.is www.lso.is www.hafnarfjordur.is/menning_og_mannlif/byggdasafn/ www.thjodminjasafn.is www.glaumbaer.is www.skogasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.hafnarfjordur.is/menning_og_mannlif/byggdasafn/ www.saeheimar.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.tekmus.is www.thjodminjasafn.is www.simnet.is/textile www.husid.com

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19 19 19 27 35 20 87 81 74 104 104 21

laufas@akmus.is

www.akmus.is

The North

38

74 & 86

thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is norskhus@simnet.is

www.thjodminjasafn.is www.stykkisholmur.is/pages/norskahus/

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Post Town code

Name

Address

The Reykjanes Peninsula Art Museum

Duus Hús, Duus Gata 2-8

230

The Reykjanes Peninsula Heritage Museum

Duus Hús, Duus Gata 2-8

230

The Reykjanes Peninsula Maritime Center

Duus Hús, Duus Gata 2-8

230

Theatre Museum of Iceland

Hringbraut 121, 3. hæð

107

The Reykjanes Peninsulabær The Reykjanes Peninsulabær The Reykjanes Peninsulabær Reykjavík

Transportation Museum at Ystafell

Ystafell, Kaldakinn

641

Húsavík

Tryggvi Ólafsson Art Museum (Fjarðabyggð Museums)

Hafnarbraut 2

740

Neskaupstað

Tungufellskirkja church (NMHBC) Vestmannaeyjar Art Museum Vestmannaeyjar Heritage- and Photography Museum Viktoríuhús in Vigur (NMHBC) Víðimýrarkirkja church in Skagafjörður (NMHBC) Víkin: Reykjavík Maritime Museum Westfjords Heritage Museum Wildlife Museum Windmill in Vigur (NMHBC) Þingeyrarkirkja – The church at Þingeyrar Þuríður’s cottage in Stokkseyri (Folk Museum of Árnessýsla)

Tungufell Safnhúsið við Ráðhúströð Safnhúsið við Ráðhúströð Vigur Víðimýri Grandagarður 8 Turnhús Eyrarbraut 49 Vigur Þingeyrarkirkja Stokkseyri

845 900 900 401 560 101 400 825 401 541 820

Flúðir Vestmannaeyjar Vestmannaeyjar Ísafjörður Varmahlíð Reykjavik Ísafjörður Stokkseyri Ísafjörður Blönduós Eyrarbakki

Tel (+354) 421-3796 421-3796 421-3796 511-2324 464-3133 / 861-1213 477-1446 / 896-9989 530-2200 488-2045 488-2045 456-4802 530-2200 517-9400 456-3291 483-1558 456-4802 530-2200 483-1504

Exhibitions Post Town code

Name

Address

Arctic Fox Centre Bragginn Yst Brúðuheimar - Center for Puppet Arts

Eyrardalsbær Öxarfjörður Skúlagata 17

420 671 310

Súðavík Kópasker Borganes

Commercial Museum Bardúsa

Brekkugata 4

530

Hvammstangi

Dalasýsla Art Museum Earthquake Center in Kópasker East Iceland Natural History Institute Eiríksstaðir Eldfjallasafn - Volcano Exhibition Emil Ásgeirsson Museum Exhibiton of the Gifts of Nature in the Reykhólar Area Fishing Museum in Grenivík Folk Museum Centre, Siglufjörður French Fishermen in Iceland Geology Museum in Breiðdalsvík Gerðuberg Cultural Center Geysisstofa - Education Center Ghost Center and Elves, Trolls and Northern Lights Museum Glacier Exhibition Hekla Centre Heritage Center Eyrbyggja House of Pirates House of Shark-Jörundur Iceland’s Mineral Kingdom Iceland’s Sport Museum Icelandic Emigration Center Icelandic Horse Centre Icelandic Museum of Music Icelandic Phallological Museum Icelandic Printmakers Association Icelandic Saga Centre Icelandic Sea Monster Museum Icelandic Seal Centre

Leifsbúð in the schoolhouse Mýrargata 10 in Haukadalur Aðalgata 8 Gröf at Maríutröð Sæland 2 Norðurgata 1 Búðarvegur 8 Sæberg 1 Gerðuberg 3-5 Haukadalur Hafnargata 9 Hafnarbraut 30 Leirubakki Grundargata 35 Vatneyri Norðurvegur 3 Garðar Garðar Vesturfararsetrið Hólar in Hjaltadal Tjarnarbraut 5 Héðinsbraut 3a Tryggvagata 17 Hlíðarvegur 14 Strandgata 7 Klapparstígur 4

370 670 740 371 340 845 380 610 580 750 760 111 801 825 780 851 350 450 630 300 300 565 551 465 640 101 860 465 530

Búðardal Kópasker Neskaupstaður Búðardal Stykkishólmur Flúðir Reykhólar Grenivík Siglufjörður Fáskrúðsfjörður Breiðdalsvík Reykjavik Selfossi Stokkseyri Höfn í Hornafirði Hellu Grundarfjörður Patreksfjörður Hrísey Akranes Akranes Hofsós Skagafjörður Bíldudalur Húsavík Reykjavik Hvolsvöllur Bíldudalur Hvammstangi

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Tel (+354) 456-4922 465-2166 530-5000 451-2405 / 451-2747 434-1441 465-2105 477-1774 434-1118 433-8154 486-6634 434-7830 698-5610 467-2300 864-2728 470-5560 567-4070 480-6800 483-1202 470-8050 487-8700 438-1881 456-1133 466-1762 431-5566 431-5566 453-7310 455-6345 456-2186 561-6663 552-2866 487-8781 456-6666 451-2345

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The Reykjanes Peninsula

3

126-127

www.The Reykjanes Peninsulabaer.is/byggdasafn

The Reykjanes Peninsula

2

126-127

www.The Reykjanes Peninsulabaer.is

The Reykjanes Peninsula

4

126-127

www.leikminjasafn.is

The Greater Reykjavík Area

26

sverrir@islandia.is

www.ystafell.is

The North

39

80

peturs@fjardabyggd.is

www.fjardarbyggd.is

The East

14

102

thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is kari@vestmannaeyjar.is kari@vestmannaeyjar.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is sjominjasafn@sjominjasafn.is byggdasafn@isafjordur.is museum@hunting.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is thjodminjasafn@thjodminjasafn.is husid@husid.com

www.thjodminjasafn.is www.vestmannaeyjar.is/safnahus www.vestmannaeyjar.is/safnahus

16 10 9 19 16 21 14 23 18 6 24

108 110-111 110-111 54 60 26 53

www.natmus.is www.husid.com

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Email

Webpage

County/Map

Nr. on Map

Page

melrakki@melrakki.is yst@yst.is bruduheimar@bruduheimar.is

www.melrakki.is www.yst.is www.bruduheimar.is

The West Fjords The North The West

20 46 4

56 79 39

unnur@forsvar.is

www.northwest.is/bardusa.asp

The North

4

dalir@dalir.is earthquake@kopasker.is na@na.is / erlin@na.is siggijok@simnet.is safn@eldfjallasafn.is guggilax@simnet.is hlunnindi@reykholar.is margretsj@simnet.is setur@siglo.is albert@fransmenn.net

www.dalir.is www.skjalftasetur-is.123.is www.na.is www.leif.is www.eldfjallasafn.is

The West The North The East The West The West The South The West Fjords The North The North The East The East The Greater Reykjavík Area The South The South The East The South The West The West Fjords The North The West The West The North The North The West Fjords The North The Greater Reykjavík Area The South The West Fjords The North

20 47 16 19 15 18 1 37 26 22 24 8 17 22 30 14 13 4 31 2 3 17 22 6 41 9 13 5 3

Email listasafn@The Reykjanes Peninsulabaer. is byggdasafn@The Reykjanes Peninsulabaer.is The Reykjanes Peninsula@The Reykjanes Peninsula.is leikminjar@akademia.is

gerduberg@reykjavik.is geysir@geysircenter.is draugasetrid@draugasetrid.is menningarmidstod@hornafjordur.is leirubakki@leirubakki.is info@sagan.is alda@sjoraeningjahusid.is lindamar@internet.is museum@museum.is museum@museum.is hofsos@hofsos.is sogusetur@sogusetur.is phallus@phallus.is islenskgrafik@gmail.com njala@njala.is. skrimsli@skrimsli.is selasetur@selasetur.is

Webpage

County/Map

www.The Reykjanes Peninsulabaer.is/listasafn

www.thjodminjasafn.is www.sjominjasafn.is www.nedsti.is www.veidisafnid.is

www.reykholar.is www.grenivík.is www.nat.is/Sofn/thjodlagasetur_siglufjordur.htm www.fransmenn.is www.breiddalur.is www.gerduberg.is www.geysircenter.is www.rikivatnajokuls.is/is-land www.leirubakki.is www.sagan.is www.sjoraeningjahusid.is www.visitakureyri.is www.museum.is www.museum.is www.hofsos.is www.sogusetur.is www.phallus.is www.islenskgrafik.is www.njala.is www.skrimsli.is www.selasetur.is – 135 –

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89 38 38 68-69

78 112-113 63

Post Town code

Name

Address

Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Icelandic Textile Center

Höfðagata 8 Árbraut 31

510 540

Hólmavík Blönduós

451-3525 452-4300

Information Center in Sandgerði

Garðvegur 1

245

Sandgerði

423-7551

Information Centre in Sauðárkrókur International Doll Museum Interpretive Center at Thingvellir Jón Sigurðsson Museum Kört Museum Landsvirkjun

Aðalgata 16b Hafnarstræti 4 Þingvellir Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjörð Árnes II Háaleitisbraut 68

550 425 801 465 523 103

Sauðárkrókur Flateyri Selfoss Bíldudalur Trékyllisvík Reykjavík

453-6870 456-7710 482-2660 456-8260 451-4025 515-1900

Langabúð Museum in Djúpavogur

Búð 1

765

Djúpivogur

478-8220

Library of Water - Roni Horn

Bókhlöðustígur 17

340

Stykkishólmur

Mánárbakki Museum Maritime Museum in Hellissandur Motorcycle Museum of Iceland Múlastofa museum Museum of Natural History in Ólafsfjörður Museum of Natural History in Skagafjörður Nanna Guðmundsdóttir Museum National Centre for Cultural Heritage Ósvör Bolungarvík - Maritime Museum Pakkhús Museum Petra’s Stone Collection Photography Museum in Austurland Public Park in Akureyri Rarik Museum Reykjavik Zoo & Family Park Sænautasel Saga Museum Sea Ice Exhibition Centre Settlement Centre in Borgarnes Sharkmuseum in Bjarnarhöfn

Tjörneshreppur at Sandahraun Ránargata 10 at Kaupvangur Aðalgata 14 Varmahlíðaskóla Berufjörður II Hverfisgata 15 Vitastígur 3 Ólafsbraut Sunnuhlíð Laufskógar 1 Eyrarlandsholti Fjarðarsel in Laugardalur Merki Perlan in Öskjuhlíð Hillebrandtshús Brákarbraut 13-15 Bjarnarhöfn

641 360 600 690 625 560 765 101 415 355 755 700 600 710 104 701 105 540 310 340

Húsavík Hellissandur Akureyri Vopnafjörður Ólafsfjörður Skagafjörður Djúpivogur Reykjavik Bolungarvík Ólafsvík Stöðvarfjörður Egilsstaðir Akureyri Seyðisfjörður Reykjavík Egilsstaðir Reykjavik Blönduós Borgarnes Stykkishólmur

857-1221 / 433-8160 464-1957 436-6619 866-3500 473-1341 466-2651 453-8130 478-8977 545-1400 892 -1616 433-6930 475-8834 471-1417 462-7487 472-1122 575-7800 892-8956 511-1517 452-4848 437-1600 438-1581

Skaftafell National Park

Skaftafell

785

Öræfi

470-8300

Skaftfell Cultural Center Skriðuklaustur - Cultural Centre & Historical Place Slakki Zoo Snæfellsjökull National Park Visitor Centre - Hellnar Snjáfjallasetur Heritage Centre Snorrastofa in Reykholt Sörens and Sigurborgar Stone Collection Surtsey Visitor Centre Sverrir’s Sundry Collection The Árni Magnússon Institute

Austurvegur 42 Skriðuklaustur Laugarás, Biskupstungum Klettsbúð 7 Snæfjallaströnd Reykholt Lambeyrarbraut 5 Umhverfisstofnun, Heiðarvegur 1 Sólgarður, Eyjafjarðarsveit Árnagarði at Suðurgata

710 701 801 360 401 320 735 900 601 107

Seyðisfjörður Egilsstaðir Selfoss Snæfellsbær Ísafjarðardjúp Borgarfjörður Eskifjörður Vestmannaeyjar Eyjafjörður Reykjavik

The Church and Cultural Center in Fjarðabyggð

Dalbraut 2

735

The Kjarval Experience The Lake Mývatn and Laxá Visitor Centre The Museums of Ríkarður and Eysteinn Jónsson (Langabúð Museum) The Old Bookstore The Old Machine Shop The Salt Fish Museum

Fjarðarborg Hraunvegi 8 in Reykjahlíð

720 660

472-1632 471-2990 486-8783 436-6888 698-7533 433-8000 476-1177 591-2140 463-1261 525-4010 476-1740 / Eskifjörður 893-1187 Borgarfjörður Eystri 861-3677 Mývatn 464-4460

Búð 1

765

Djúpivogur

478-8220

Hafnarstræti 3-5 Hafnarstræti 14 Hafnargata 12 a

425 470 240

Flateyri Þingeyri Grindavík

Thorbergur Centre of Culture

Hali, Suðursveit

781

Hornafjörður

Transportation Museum in Skagafjörður

Stóragerði in Óslandshlíð

551

Skagafjörður

864-2943 456-8331 420-1190 478-1073 / 867-2900 453-6625

Vatnajökull National Park

Ásbyrgi

671

Kópasker

470-7100

671 880

Kópasker Kirkjubæjarklaustur

470-7100 487-4645

Vatnajökull National Park: Visitor Centre - Gljúfrastofa in Ásbyrgi Ásbyrgi Vatnajökull National Park: Visitor Centre - Kirkjubæjarklaustur Klausturvegur 2 – 136 –

Tel (+354)

Email

Webpage

County/Map

galdrasyning@holmavik.is textilsetur@simnet.is

www.vestfirdir.is/galdrasyning www.textilsetur.is

www.thingvellir.is www.hrafnseyri.is www.trekyllisvik.is www.landsvirkjun.is

The West Fjords The North The Reykjanes Peninsula The North The West Fjords The South The West Fjords The West Fjords The Greater Reykjavík Area

www.djupivogur.is

The East

fsetur@ismennt.is

www.sandgerdi.is www.skagafjordur.is

smag@snerpa.is thingvellir@thingvellir.is hrafnseyri@hrafnseyri.is arnes@li.is landsvirkjun@lv.is djupivogur@djupivogur.is langabud@djupivogur.is info@libraryofwater.is manarbakki@visir.is hrefnaogskuli@simnet.is joi@motorhjolasafn.is magnus@vopnafjardarhreppur.is fjardarbyggd@fjardarbyggd.is

thjodmenning@thjodmenning.is osvor@nave.is petrsveins@steinapetra.is lystigardur@norðurland.is ferdamenning@sfk.is postur@husdyragardur.is agusta@backman.is hafis@blonduos.is landnam@landnam.is hildibrandur@simnet.is vatnajokulsthjodgardur@ vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is skaftfell@skaftfell.is klaustur@skriduklaustur.is slakki@slakki.is snaefellsjokull@ust.is snjafjallasetur@snjafjallasetur.is snorrastofa@snorrastofa.is

stekkjar@simnet.is arnastofnun@hi.is

www.libraryofwater.is

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50 122-123 48-49 57 35 97

The West

17

42

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44 11 1 2 27 11 27 24 13 12 23 5 6 9 7 7 22 9 5 14

79

www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is

The East

33

www.skaftfell.is www.skriduklaustur.is www.slakki.is www.ust.is www.snjafjallasetur.is www.snorrastofa.is

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11 8 25 10 23 9 19 11 33 23

www.flettan.is www.motorhjolasafn.is www.vopnafjardahreppur.is www.olafsfjordur.is/pages/ngsafn.asp www.skagafjordur.is www.djupivogur.is www.thjodmenning.is www.osvor.is www.steinapetra.is www.heraust.is www.visitakureyri.is www.mu.is www.sagamuseum.is www.blondos.is/hafis www.landnam.is

www.ust.is/surtsey www.smamunasafnid.is www.am.hi.is

98

18 52

24 61 40 100-101 99 44-45

110-111 86

davbal@simnet.is

www.tonleikahus.is

The East

18

umhverfisstofnun@ust.is

www.borgarfjordureystri.is www.umhverfisstofnun.is

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4 52

langabud@djupivogur.is

www.djupivogur.is

The East

28

johanna@snerpa.is

www.westfjords.is

saltfisksetur@saltfisksetur.is

www.grindavik.is/saltfisksetrid

The West Fjords The West Fjords The Reykjanes Peninsula

11 9 7

129

thorbergur@thorbergur.is

www.thorbergssetur.is

The East

31

105

storag@internet.is vatnajokulsthjodgardur@ vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is jokulsargljufur@vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is kbstofa@simnet.is

www.visitskagafjordur.is

The North

20

82-83

50

www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is

The North

49

100-101

www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is www.kbkl.is/wordpress

The North The South

49 5

79 100-101

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Post Town code

Name

Address

Vatnajökull National Park: Visitor Centre - Skaftafell

Skaftafell

785

Öræfi

470-8300

Vikingworld Visitor Centre of the Snæfellsjökull National Park West-Iceland Institute of Natural History Þjóðveldisbærinn - The Reconstructed Farm House

Víkingabraut 1 Klettsbúð 7 Hafnargata 3 Þjórsárdal

260 360 340 801

Reykjanesbær Hellissandur Stykkishólmur Gnúpverjahreppi

422-2000 436-6860 433-8121 488-7713

Head Churches Name

Address

Hallgrímskirkja - The Church of Hallgrímur Reykholtskirkja church Skálholtskirkja church Strandarkirkja church The Cathedral The Cathedral at Hólar Thingvellir church

Hallgrímstorg Reykholt Skálholt Selvogi Lækjargata 14a Hólum í Hjaltadal Þingvellir

Post Town code 101 320 801 815 101 551 801

Reykjavík Borgarfjörður Selfoss Þorlákshöfn Reykjavík Hólar í Hjaltadal Selfoss

libraries Name

Address

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