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Snæfellsstofa Visitor Centre, Skriðuklaustur
East Iceland
Snæfellsstofa is the information center for the eastern territory of Vatnajökull National Park. It is situated at Skriðuklaustur in an environmentally friendly building. The house itself is the first of its kind in the country. It is design
Visitor CentresTourist Information CentresVakinn certified
Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
South Iceland
Skaftárstofa is the Vatnajökull National Park visitors center, located near Kirkjubæjarklaustur at Sönghóll by road number 1. It also serves as an information center for the municipality of Skaftárhreppur, and visitors have the option to se
Visitor CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1Vakinn certified
Skriðuklaustur, Centre of culture & history
East Iceland
Skriðuklaustur is the former home of the famous author Gunnar Gunnarsson (1889-1975). Since 2000 it has been open as a centre of culture & history with various activities and exhibitions. It houses a museum about the author with personal gu
Crafts & DesignCultural Centres+3Vakinn certified
Perlan - Wonders of Iceland
Capital Area
Perlan is the number one attraction in Reykjavík and the biggest nature museum in Iceland. In our world-class exploratorium, you learn all about Icelandic nature. Wonders of nature come alive all around visitors through interactive displays
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+2Vakinn certified
Skaftafell Visitor Centre, Skaftafell
South Iceland
Skaftafellsstofa is an information and education centre where visitors can find answers to their questions about the Skaftafell area, along with information about hiking trails, accommodation and nearby recreational options. The centre has
Hiking Tours - HikingCamping+4Vakinn certified
Ásbyrgi Visitor Centre, Ásbyrgi
North Iceland
Gljúfrastofa is the Visitor and Information Centre for the Northern Territory of Vatnajökull National Park. The visitor centre also houses a souvenir shop. The interesting exhibition on geology and the nature of Jökulsárgljúfur canyon and i
Diamond CircleArctic Coast Way+2Vakinn certified
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
North Iceland
A museum on the 100 year history of motorcycles in Iceland. Motorcycles from all over, objects and artifacts relating to the historyof motorcycles in Iceland in a stunning 800 square meter building, that was especially designed for the muse
Museums
Hafnarborg – the Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art
Capital Area
In the heart of Hafnarfjörður, there stands Hafnarborg – The Hafnarfjörður Centre of Culture and Fine Art, which houses a variety of cultural events, art exhibitions, concerts, workshops and lectures. The museum has two exhibition galleries
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Nonnahús - Jón Sveinsson memorial museum
North Iceland
Nonni´s house was the childhood home of the writer and Jesuit priest Jón Sveinsson, "Nonni", who wrote books for children. Nonni´s house is among Akureyri´s oldest houses, built in 1850. Today it is a memorial museum were many items connect
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Gilhagi Woolmill
North Iceland
Woolmill at a farm where you get to see the process of spinning wool from sheep into woolen garments. Farmshop is open monday to friday from 10 am - 2 pm Farmshop is located at entrance of woolmill where you can access our and local product
ShoppingVisitor Centres+1
Reykjavik City Museum
Capital Area
It is the mission of Reykjavík City Museum to maintain strong and demonstrable ties with the community, to be reliable, informative, and accessible, to encourage guest participation, and to provide attentive service to all visitors. The mus
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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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Safnahúsið - Museum
North Iceland
In the Heritage House in Sauðárkrókur are the District Library of Skagafjörður, the District Archives of Skagafjörður, and the Art Museum of Skagafjörður. Various types of exhibitions are held there.
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Sossa
Reykjanes
Sossa is an Icelandic painter and Fulbright Scholar. She’s a graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Tufts University and School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Her paintings have bee
Crafts & Design
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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Svavarssafn - Svavar Guðnason Art Museum
South Iceland
Svavarssafn (The museum of Svavar Guðnason) is a vibrant, contemporary artmuseum at Höfn in Hornafjordur. The museum hosts various Icelandic exhibitions over the year, emphasizing artists with a connection to the area. Hornafjordur is a lar
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Skyrland
South Iceland
Skyrland immerses your senses in the world of skyr, Iceland’s unique superfood. A journey of sights, scents and tastes, you’ll discover a 1000-year story of how a Viking dairy product became a global health food. Skyr, the creamy Icelandic
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Borgarleikhúsið
Capital Area
Reykjavik Theater Company is the oldest theater company that has worked continuously in Iceland and is also one of the oldest operating cultural companies in the country. Since the opening of the City Theater, the Reykjavík Theater Company
Theatre
Cultural Center - Langabúð
East Iceland
Langabúð cafe is located in the oldest building in Djupivogur, dating back to 1790. The cafe offers a wide variety of homemade goods such as soups, bread with salmon and smoked lamb, cappuccino, espresso, latte, and delicious cakes. The men
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+2
Sólheimar History Museum
South Iceland
Sólheima history museum was offically opened in the fall of 2022 in the oldest house of Sólheimar. It‘s been renovated to its original look and there you can read loads of information about the history of Sólheimar and its founder Sesselja
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+1
Museum at Mánarbakki
North Iceland
The museum at Mánárbakki was opened on June 18th 1995 in a house named Thórshamar that was moved there from Húsavík. Recently, the museum was enlarged with a house named Lækjarbakki, built in a traditional Icelandic style, for all kinds of
Diamond CircleExhibitions & Gallery+1
The Herring Era Museum
North Iceland
The Herring Era Museum is Iceland’s largest maritime and industrial museum, where visitors have the opportunity to get to know the herring fishery and processing industry that underpinned Iceland’s economy for much of the twentieth century.
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery+2
Jón Sigurðsson Memorial Museum
The Westfjords
Hrafnseyri in Arnarfjord in the Westfjords of Iceland, is a distinguished place in the history of Iceland. It is the birthplace of Jón Sigurðsson (1811-1879), the principal champion of Iceland’s struggle for independence from Danish rule in
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+1
Húsavík Whale Museum
North Iceland
The Húsavík Whale Museum was founded in 1997. It's foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. In the 1.600m2 house you can find on display whale skeletons of several species and fascinati
Diamond CircleArctic Coast Way+2
Icelandic Woolmarket & Mill
South Iceland
At the Icelandic Woolmarket & Mill you can shop for a variety of wool products and find out about Icelandic sheep and their products. It is possible to see how we turn wool into a useful product and learn how wool can be turned into gold.
Crafts & DesignLocal products+1
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
Day ToursHiking Tours - Hiking+2
Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
West Iceland
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more. During summer open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Other times open on request.
Crafts & Design
Cultural house Berg
North Iceland
Cultural house Berg is in the town centre of Dalvík. The Public Library is located there and a Coffie House. Art performances, concerts, conferences and cultural tourism also have their place in the house and a multi-purpose hall is availbl
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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,
Museums
The Old Blacksmith Shop Bíldudalur
The Westfjords
The old blacksmith shop in Bíldudalur dates back to 1895 to when Pétur Thorsteinsson, one of the most sucessfull entrepreneur for business in Iceland, built his empire here in Bíldudalur. The shop was used for over a 100 years and today gue
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
The Pharmacy Museum of Iceland
Capital Area
The Pharmacy Museum of Iceland and the Herbal Garden are located in Seltjarnarnes that is situated in a beautiful nature reserve and recreation area on the tip of the Reykjavik peninsula. It is located close to Nesstofa which was built in 1
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery
Arbaer Open air Museum
Capital Area
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
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+1
ASÍ Art Museum
Capital Area
The ASÍ Art Museum is located at Freyjugata 41 in Reykjavík. The museum was founded in 1961 when industrialist and book publisher Ragnar Jónsson donated his art collection to the museum. The museum is owned by the Icelandic Confederation of
Exhibitions & Gallery
The Arctic Fox Center
The Westfjords
The Arctic Fox Centre is a non-profit research and exhibition center, focusing on the arctic fox ( Vulpes lagopus ) - the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The Arctic Fox Centre was established on September 15th 2007 in Sudavik Wes
VestfjarðaleiðinCultural Centres+4
Sauðaneshús - District Folk Museum
North Iceland
The oldest stone house in Þingeyjar Counties, Sauðaneshús, is located 7 km´s north of the town of Þórshöfn. Today, it serves as the home of the region’s folk museum, which tells the story of life in Langanes Peninsula and how its residents
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery+2
Whales of Iceland
Capital Area
Whales of Iceland is Europe's largest whale museum, located in Reykjavík’s charming harbour district. The museum features life-sized models of all 23 whale species ever spotted around Iceland, as well as interactive exhibits, audio guides,
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery
Aurora Reykjavík
Capital Area
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
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+2
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
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1
Snaefellsjokull National Park - Visitor Centre
West Iceland
The Visitor´s Centre is full of information and facts about life around the Glacier. The theme of the display is the fishermen of the ancient fishing stations in the area and their use of nature as a means of livelihood. All senses are appe
Visitor CentresTourist Information Centres
National Gallery of Iceland
Capital Area
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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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
Visitor CentresCultural Centres+3
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
Crafts & Design
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
Arctic Coast WayCrafts & Design+1
Eiríksstadir - Living Museum
West Iceland
Come and join us in the 10th century. Let's sit by the fire and meet storytellers, telling renowned tales of the 10th century Iceland. You can try real Viking tools and get to know the craftsmanship, architecture, and Viking clothing, all m
VestfjarðaleiðinCultural Centres+2
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
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1
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
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Laufás heritage site and museum
North Iceland
Laufás is a renowned church site and chieftain‘s residence from the settlement (874-930). Laufás church was built in 1865, among its special items is a pulpit from 1698. The current farmhouse is a good example of a wealthy vicarage from 185
Arctic Coast WayExhibitions & Gallery+2
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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