Memorial Museum Kört
Árnes II, Trékyllisvík, 524The Westfjords
Kört is a small museum in Trékyllisvík in Strandir. There you can find an impressive display of old artifacts from the area, as well as local arts and crafts for sale.
The house is situated in the beautiful creek Trékyllisvík where it is surrounded by mountains, sea, birds, seals and a rocky coast. The owner Valgeir Benediktsson built the house out of driftwood from the coast over his collection of old things from the area in 1997. He is an artist and uses driftwood and other Icelandic wood in his pieces that are sold in Kört along with art and craft from local people.
Kört also offers guided tours in and around Trékyllisvík. Coffee and light refreshments are available.
Open 11 to 17 hrs. every day from 1st of June until 31st of August.
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