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Tré og List
South Iceland
Tré og list is a fun place with a lot of art and history. One of the main attractions is a piano orgel that is originally from Landakirkja that was transported after the volcanic eruption in 1973. Often we play the orgel for visitors. We c
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Folk Museum in Garður
Reykjanes
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which blends the beauty of the landscape with its rich animal and birdlife. The museum was first opened in November 1995 in the old processing houses in Garður. The museum
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National Gallery of Iceland
Reykjavik
National Art Treasures The National Gallery of Iceland is a well-known landmark by the Lake in Reykjavík. It was originally built in the early 20th century as an ice-house, and today it houses the National Gallery collections. New exhibiti
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Skogar Museum
South Iceland
Skógar Museum was founded in 1949 and nowadays hosts a collection of more than 18,000 regional artifacts, exhibited in three different spaces. It is located 150 km east of Reykjavík, just off Ring Road 1, and 30 km west of Vík. The Museum w
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Þingborg wool processing
South Iceland
Thingborg Wool shop is located 8 km east of Selfoss, in an old community center and a schoolhouse built-in 1927. A unique wool shop selling handmade quality crafts. The Icelandic sweater is our focus point, a great selection of sweaters and
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KIDKA Wool factory shop
North Iceland
Our company KIDKA is one of the biggest knitting factories in Iceland and its name stands for beautiful and high-quality wool products, which are fashionable, comfortable and genuine Icelandic. You can find our products in shops all over Ic
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The Leif Eiriksson Center
West Iceland
The Leif Eiriksson center is an exciting destination for all ages, where stories of the voyages of Erik the Red and his son Leif the Lucky (also called Leifur Eiríksson), discovering parts of Greenland, Canada and the US, are presented in a
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Arbaer Open air Museum
Reykjavik
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 reloc
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Ísafjörður Culture House
The Westfjords
Ísafjörður Culture House is open as follows: - Weekdays 12:00 - 18:00 - Saturdays 13:00 - 16:00 The Culture House is the home to the local library, archives, arts collection and photo collection. For further information please contact: Ísaf
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The Jósafat Hinriksson’s Maritime Museum
East Iceland
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. Hour
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Þuríðarbúð Fisherman´s Hut
South Iceland
Þuríðar´s cottage was rebuilt in 1949 in Stokkseyri but cottages such as this were numerous all along the coastline in the past. They were the shelters of the crews, where they lived, slept ant ate during the winter fishing season. Þuríðarb
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KVIKAN - House of Culture and Natural Resources
Reykjanes
Kvikan is the cultural house of Grindavík. Diverse cultural activities take place in Kvikan e.g., events, performances, lectures, choir rehearsals and so much more. Kvikan announces its events on its Facebook page. On the second floor of th
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Grenivík Fishing Museum
North Iceland
Open from 1st of June to 31st of August, every day from 1 pm-5 pm. The Fishing Museum is in the old baiting shed, called Hlíðarendi. The shed was built in 1920. In the first year, the house was used as a shipyard, where Sigfús Þorsteinsson
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Museum of Design and Applied Art
Reykjavik
The Museum of Design and Applies Art is a dynamic museum that enhances awareness, inspires and creates opportunities related to Icelandic design by collecting, archiving and sharing Icelandic design from the year 1900 to the present day. Th
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Exhibition: "The French Fishermen and the Old Time."
The Westfjords
The exhibition is at a local house, Mýrar 8, 450 Patreksfjördur. You can get a personal guidance. It is about the time when the French fishermen were fishing by Iceland 100-150 years ago. French scientific expeditions also came to Patreksfj
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Katla Visitor Centre
South Iceland
In the old heart of Vík, you will find the historical Brydebúð building, housing the Katla Visitor Centre. Encounter the geology of the Katla UNESCO Global Geopark in the Katla exhibition. Feel the various textures of local minerals, inclu
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Davíðshús - Home of Davíð Stefánsson
North Iceland
The relatives of the poet Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur bequeathed to Akureyri Municipality the house at 6 Bjarkarstígur which the poet built and lived in until his death in 1964. His living quarters are on the upper floor of the house,
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Hafnleysa Maritime Museum
South Iceland
Vík is a seaside village with a rich maritime history, like the majority of Icelandic villages. However, what sets it apart is the fact that it has never had a harbour. The harsh waves and the shallow shores make it nearly impossible for sh
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Storyteller in Snæfellsnes
West Iceland
Dagbjört Dúna Rúnarsdóttir is a storyteller and greets guests who want to learn about the mysteries of Snæfellsness Peninsula. Dagbjört has specialized in stories and tales related to Snæfellsnes, true history, trolls, elves, mythology and
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Hafnarfjörður Museum
Reykjavik
Hafnarfjörður Museum is a museum of cultural artifacts and photographs of Hafnarfjörður town. Its objective is to collect, document, preserve, protect and study objects and artifacts of the regions cultural history and present them to the p
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Aurora Reykjavík
Reykjavik
Aurora Reykjavík is Iceland’s first and only museum dedicated to the Northern Lights. Located in the vibrant Grandi district, the museum offers a unique and interactive experience where visitors can learn about the science, history, and mag
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Duus Museum - Cultural Center
Reykjanes
Duus Museum is the Art and Cultural Center of Reykjanesbær where you can experience diverse exhibitions and cultural activities all year round. The museum houses exhibition halls for the Art Museum of Reykjanesbær and Heritage Museum of Rey
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Glaumbær in Skagafjörður
North Iceland
Discover what life was like Glaumbær – the historic turf farm in Skagafjörður The old turf buildings at Glaumbær are a fine example of building construction on the larger farms in Iceland in times past. See the household of bygone era in th
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Visit vikings, The Commonwealth farm
South Iceland
The Commonwealth farm in Þjórsárdalur is one of Iceland's best kept secrets. The farmhouse, built on the site of one of the manor farms of the Age of Settlement, is constructed as experts thought it would have been. Visitors have the opport
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Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum
South Iceland
The Maritime museum in Eyrarbakki offers a unique trip back in time, where you can see numerous items from the time when sailors, living on the south coast, rowed out to sea every day. A large twelve-rower, Farsæll, is the largest item of t
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Mosfellsbær Art Gallery and Library
Reykjavik
Mosfellsbær Art Gallery opened in 2005 and is a part of the town’s library. There are approximately 10 exhibitions a year. The gallery offers diverse exhibitions of modern art by both experienced artists and newcomers in the field. Hours of
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The Bobby Fischer Center
South Iceland
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandmaster and reigning World Champion Boris S
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Safnahúsið in Nordfjordur
East Iceland
The museum building "Safnahúsið" in Nordfjordur includes 3 museums: Tryggvi Collection An impressive introduction to the art of painter Tryggvi Ólafsson from Nordfjordur. The exhibition offers a cross-section of the well-known artist´s care
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Holt - Memorial Museum of Alda Halldórsdóttir
North Iceland
Holt - Memorial Museum of Alda Halldórsdóttir. This was the home where Alda Halldórsdóttir was born in 1913 and lived and grew up with her mother and uncle. The house along with its interiors, shows in a unique way a typical working-class h
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Galdur Brugghús
The Westfjords
Galdur is the newest brewery in a diverse array of beer producers in Iceland. Located in Hólmavík, Galdur stands out in many ways, being community-owned. Galdur is a collaboration between entrepreneurs, local residents and companies in Hólm
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Pálshús - Natural History Museum in Ólafsfjörður
North Iceland
Pálshús, one of the oldest houses in Ólafsfjörður, is today a museum and a cultural centre, located at Strandgata 4 in Ólafsfjörður. The oldest part of the house was built in 1892. The house is named after Páli Bergssyni, one of the main in
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Dyrfinna Torfadóttir, Goldsmith
West Iceland
Curriculum Vitae: Dýrfinna Torfadóttir was born in 1955 in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. She was brought up in Ísafjörður, North-west Iceland, and lived there after finishing her studies. In 2001 she moved to Akranes, a town adjacent t
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The Transportation Museum at Ystafell
North Iceland
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 transportatio
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The Icelandic Aviation Museum
North Iceland
The Icelandic Aviation Museum is located in a large hangar at Akureyri Airport. The museum covers Iceland's aviation history with photographs, videos, artefacts, models and historic aircrafts, which some are in airworthy condition and fly i
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Þjóðleikhúsið
Reykjavik
The National Theatre of Iceland has been a leading institution of the Icelandic theatre scene since the formal opening on April 20th 1950. With its varied selection of different productions, The National Theatre endeavours to stimulate inte
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Local Museum
North Iceland
The Folk museum Byggðasafn Húnvetninga- og Strandamanna welcomes you! It was founded fifty years ago and contains a precious collection of rare objects displaying local history and culture.The museum is owned by local authorities in the Hún
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Stranda Church
South Iceland
Ca. 15 minutes drive eastwards from Krysuvik, by the sea is the old church Strandakirkja in Selvogur. The sea waves there are breathtaking. This area offers some of the most awe-inspiring breaker waves that you are likely to see. The church
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Flóki Icelandic Whisky
Reykjavik
Eimverk Distillery is Iceland's first whisky distillery and a perfect destination for whisky fans and for anyone with an interest in Icelandic Spirits. We are also the only distillery producing spirits from 100% Icelandic grains, we make Fl
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Hofsstaðir Historic Park
Reykjavik
An impressive Viking-age longhouse stood at Hofsstaðir from the Settlement period (AD 870-930) until the twelfth century. This historic park aims to give an impression of Hofsstaðir at the time of settlement: turf walls show the outer limit
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Magic Ice Bar & Gallery
Reykjavik
A perfect outing for all ages - Welcome to an enchanting and magical adventure in Reykjavik, a sub-zero experience that you´ll never forget! Inside find an ice-art gallery with sculptures & a bar, all made in crystal-clear ice. Once upon a
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Gaflaraleikhúsið
Reykjavik
Gaflaraleikhúsið is a group of professionals who have run a small theater at Víkingastræti in Hafnarfjordur since 2011. The future goal of the theater is to build a powerful professional theater in Iceland that emphasizes good and quality p
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Dóra's Art Studio
North Iceland
Listakot Dóru studio and gallery on the farm Vatnsdalshólar. Theme exhibitions in the summer where artists from the north-west take on folklore, antiquities or places. The artist who runs the gallery paints oil paintings - cards and candle
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The Living Art Museum
Reykjavik
The Living Art Museum (Nýlistasafnið) is a non-profit, artist-run museum and association, venue for events, exhibitions, performances, discussions and research. The museum was founded in 1978 in reaction to Icelandic art authorities disrega
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Kómedíuleikhúsið / The Comedytheatre
The Westfjords
The Comedytheatre is the first and only professional theatre in the Westfjords, founded in 1997. The theatre has hosted 45 plays, which usually reflect the history of the Westfjords in one way or another. The Comedytheatre has focused on so
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Útgerðin
West Iceland
Útgerðin is a design store in Hellissandur, a small fishing village on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Útgerðin focuses on promoting Icelandic design, local handcraft and selected Scandinavian design. For opening hours please visit social media
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Steinn Steinarr Exhibition
The Westfjords
An exhibition was opened in Steinshús August 15, 2015 about Steinn Steinarr, putting some light on the origins of the poet in Ísafjarðardjúp, how his family was split up, his first encounters with poetry with Stefán from Hvítadalur, his stu
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Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
West Iceland
At Bjarnarhöfn Shark-museum visitors get to experience a unique Icelandic culture. This family owned museum offers you a peak into their history. This family has been involved with sharks for the past four centuries with the only change bei
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Akureyri Toy Museum
North Iceland
Small, almost like a dollhouse, this early 19th-century building is filled with toys from the 20th century, some over 100 years old. Dozens of dolls and toy cars, cardboard games, muppets, action figures… just imagine the toy store of your
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