Laufás heritage site and museum
Laufás, Grýtubakkahreppi, 616North 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 1853-1882 furnished with household items and utensils from the period. One of Laufás´ s characteristics is the bride´s chamber where women prepared for the big event.
At the Visitor Centre you will find plenty of information about nature and history of the countryside, a handcraft and souvenir shop and a café in a cosy atmosphere. Laufás is part of The National Museum‘s Historic Buildings Collection and managed by Akureyri Museum.
Open: June 1 - September 1: Daily 10-17 Price: Adults (18 and older): ISK 2300 Children and youth: Free Senior citizens ISK 1300 Handicapped: Free The ticket is valdi throughout the year to Akureyri Museum, Laufás, Nonni's house, Akureyri Toy Museum and Davids house.
Listed under
Similar places
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri
North Iceland · 7 km away
Center for CONTEMPORARY ART - 20 min. from AKUREYRI, North Iceland 1500 m 2 exhibition space in an old historical HERRING FACTORY OPEN daily from 14:00 to 17:00 EXCEPT Mondays. Admission: FREE
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Grenivík Fishing Museum
North Iceland · 8 km away
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
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
North Iceland · 26 km away
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
Also nearby
Gamla Prestshúsið
North Iceland · Under 1 km away
The atmospheric and picturesque heritage site of Laufás is full of history with its large farmhouse and beautiful 19th Church. It has been the home of priests since at least 1047 until 1935 with the current priest still living on the premis
Restaurants
Ártún Travel Service
North Iceland · 1 km away
Ártún, Bed & Breakfast: We offer 5 cozy rooms (3 double, 2 triple) on the 1st floor of the farmhouse. All rooms are newly renovated and furnished with comfortable, top-quality beds. Extra mattresses can be provided. The entire 1st floor is
Camper winter serviceCottages+1
Pólar Hestar
North Iceland · 4 km away
In the North of Iceland, at the longest fjord of Iceland, Eyjafjördur, lies dreamly Grytubakki, our farmhouse. Since 1985 we are offering a variety of long and short riding tours. Curious young horses, mysterious cities of the Elves, a Viki
Horse ActivitiesTravel Agency