Árbær Museum is an open air museum with more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík. Árbær Museum was an established farm well into the 20th century and the…
The Reykjavík Maritime Museum is housed in a newly renovated former fish factory. Located by Reykjavík‘s old harbour, a pleasant stroll from the city centre. The museum’s varied exhibitions show the development of the Icelandic fish…
The Saga Museum recreates key moments in Icelandic history, moments that have determined the fate of our people. It gives a compelling insight into the Icelandic way of life for more than a millennium. In this vibrant, multi-dimensional museum both…
Whether your visit to Iceland is for business or pleasure, making time for a trip to the National Museum will leave you fully enlightened about the making of the Icelandic nation and its history. The museum offers a variety of fascinating…
For those who are passionate about paintings and other works of art, the National Gallery of Iceland has a wealth of valuable artworks on display, with various exhibitions by both foreign and Icelandic artists. The main emphasis of the collection is…
Hafnarhús is the largest building of Reykjavík Art Museum, located downtown by the old harbour. The museum a refurbished fishery office and warehouse, built in the 1930s, now houses the permanent collection of the works of Erró, one of Europe’s most…
Kjarval Art Museum opened 1973 and is named after the painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval (1885-1972) one of Iceland´s most influential and recognized artists. His works are on permanent display there. The exhibitions at Kjarval Art Museum focus primarily…
The Duus House is a cluster of old buildings by the marina and are among Iceland’s most remarkable and historic man-made structures. Busy centers of commerce throughout their existence, their last role before their conversion was as a fish…
Sólon Bistro offers a great variety of small courses, salads, hamburgers, sandwiches and steaks in addition to fresh fish daily. Sólon Bistro is located in the city center. The old building that Sólon resides in is very beautiful with lovely…
Hotel Bifröst is a cosy hotel at a very beautiful and scenic location at the heart of Borgarfjörður. The hotel is located at the Icelandic Ring Road 1, 102 km distance from Reykjavík, and is therefore only one and half an hours drive away from…
Hotel Reykjanes is located on the Reykjanes peninsula in the WestFjords. There is both an airport and a dock located in Reykjanes. There is an excellent panoramic view, facing all the Snæfjalla Langadalsströnd coasts. Reykjanes has many good trails…
Hólar Travel Service is a famous historic place in North Iceland. In Hólar Travel Service you can find a university restaurant and a on-site hot tub. Well equipped kitchen facilities can be enjoyed at Hólar Travel Service, either communal or private…
Hotel Staðarborg is an accommodating hotel with 30 rooms, located in the heartland of East Iceland in the valley Breiðdalur. The hotel is by the RingRoad 1, between Egilsstaðir and Höfn. This makes it a suitable resting place for those…
Akranes Museum preserves a comprehensive collection of exhibits from former times, bearing witness to farming, housekeeping and social conditions in and around Akranes. Among the exhibits on display are boats and ships, as well as a selection of…
Grundarfjörður Heritage Center is a photo museum that offers guests to sit down and watch a slideshow of old photos from Grundarfjörður, bringing them back into the days of old. The Tourist Information Center helps you with information…
There are two entertaining and educational exhibitions at the Settlement Center. While one tells the story of the first settlers, the other reveals the story of Iceland’s most important saga – Egils Saga. Egill Skalla-Grimson was a famous viking and…
Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjörður is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson and today there is a museum dedicated to him and his memory. As a part of the museum is the old turf house that Jón grew up in and the chapel that was built in his memory. The church…
The Ósvör Maritime Museum stands on the east side of Bolungarvík, down by the sea. The museum contains a double 19th century fishing base, a salt hut, a fish drying area and a drying hut. Among the pieces displayed, there is the rowboat Ölver, which…
The monster tales of sea monsters have played a colorful role in icelandic folk culture for centuries and thousands of written accounts can be found all around the country. Today, these elusive creatures that still appear in Arnafjörður have been…
Work on the magic and witchcraft exhibition has been going on for quite some time, or since 1996. A project of this scope requires a lot of preparation and most of this time has been dedicated to research and academic work.