Culture in The Westfjords

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

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

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

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

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

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

Samúel Jónsson´s Art Museum

The Westfjords

Samúel Jónsson (1884-1969) has been called "the simple-hearted artist". When he received old-age pension, he built an art museum and a church, made models of distant landmark buildings, and painted works of art in Selárdalur, without having

The Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft Museum

The Westfjords

The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft was opened in the summer of 2000 and attracts around 11 thousand guests every year. The exhibition tells the story of the witchcraze in Iceland in the 17th century and how witchcraft is presented in our

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

Boat- and gift of nature exhibition Reykholar

The Westfjords

The Boat and Gift-of-Nature Museum & travel information centre tells the story of how inhabitants traditionally harvested the rich, natural resources in Breiðafjörður. Foraging for eggs, hunting birds, collecting eider down, using seaweed a

Ósvör Maritime Museum

The Westfjords

Ósvör maritime Museum is a replica of an old Icelandic fishing station from the19th century that stands on the east side of Bolungarvík down by the sea. On display are the rowing boat Ölver, a crew hut with tools and equipment, a salt house

Westfjords Heritage Museum

The Westfjords

In most travel books referred to as the Maritime Museum. Fisheries have always been the most important economic activity in the Westfjords, and the museum gives a unique insight into the rich maritime history and culture of the area. Open:

Memorial Museum Kört

The 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 su

Snjafjallasetur Heritage Centre

The Westfjords

The aim of the centre is to collect, categorize and preserve legends, rhymes, pictures and any remains connected to the settlement in the Snæfjallahreppur and Grunnavíkurhreppur parishes by making exhibitions, publishing, making a website a

The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum

The Westfjords

Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries, and several written accounts of them can be found all around the country. Today, these elusive creatures have been given a worthy home at the Icelan

Westfjords Heritage Museum - The Blacksmith’s Workshop

The Westfjords

The Blackmsith’s Workshop was founded in 1913 and was the first of its kind in Iceland. It is still operating in its original shape, now as a living museum. An amazing atmosphere for all ages.

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

The Old bookstore Flateyri

The Westfjords

The Old Bookstore in Flateyri is the oldest original store in Iceland, fourth generation family business since 1914. In this uniq store you will find all of the best products and books from the Westfjords, combined with high quality product

Sheep Farming Museum

The Westfjords

The Sheep Farming Museum is an interesting and entertaining exhibition about the Icelandic sheep and sheep farming. The exhibition focuses on providing diverse entertainment for all ages. The children can enjoy themselves in their own room,

Hnjótur Museum

The Westfjords

Hnjótur Museum in Örlygshöfn in Patreksfjörður, displays a unique collection of old items from the Southern Westfjords. The museum shows the history of fishing, farming and everyday life in the area. At the museum is an exhibition about the

Hænuvík Travel Service / Gallery Gullhóll

The Westfjords

4 person, 6 person, 8 person and 10 person houses. Cooking facilities and bathrooms. Sunsets, white beaches and rich birdlife. Opening hours in Gallery Gullhóll is 9:00-22:00.

Ísafjörður Guide - Helga Ingeborg Hausner

The Westfjords

Ísafjörður Guide – For Unforgettable Experiences City Walks - Shore Excursions - Nature Walks - Private Tours Local guides and small groups Immerse yourself in the rich history of Ísafjörður with Ísafjörður Guide, a family-run company off

Cafe Dunhagi

The Westfjords

Cafe Dunhagi is a restaurant specializes in local cuisine. Fresh local fish, Icelandic lamb, vegetarian specials and homemade breads and desserts to die for. We use local herbs and spices from the fjord and serve a wonderful selection of wi

Litlibær

The Westfjords

Litlibær was built in 1895 by two families who originally lived in separate parts of the house, which was then divided in the middle with a wall. The house is made of timber with stone side walls and grass on the roof. Around 20 people live

Hotel Heydalur / Ferðaþjónustan í Heydal

The Westfjords

Hotel Heydalur is located in the beautiful valley of Heydalur, around 320 km from Reykjavík and 130 km from Ísafjörður. The hotel offers 59 beds in 19 rooms (all with private WC) as well as three summer cottages. The hotel restaurant is ren

Hotel Djúpavík

The Westfjords

The building that is now the hotel was constructed in the 1930s for the women who worked in the herring factory. It was extensively renovated in 1985 and the first visitors booked in during in the summer of that year. We serve breakfast and

Hotel Laugarholl

The Westfjords

Ghosts, trolls and sorcerers To Icelanders the Strandir region is wrapped in an aura of mystery. According to lore it’s not only home to ghosts, elves and trolls, but many thought witchcraft was rampant here, used for both good and evil. Ho

Staðir Church

The Westfjords

About 8 kilometers from Reykhólar on the Reykjanes peninsula in East Barðastrandarsýsla district is the church Staðarkirkja. In previous years there was a major farm there as well as the Catholic church Ólafskirkja. A vicarage was at Staður

Outvert Art Space

The Westfjords

Outvert Art Space is a non-profit organization and a dynamic, contemporary cultural arts space where varied perspectives and issues are explored through visual arts, music, performance and other forms of media. Outvert Art Space (Gallerí Út

Edinborg Cultural Center

The Westfjords

Inaugurated June 2007, Edinborg offers excellent facilities for events of various kinds, including conferences, meetings, receptions, parties and exhibitions. Edinborg´s fully appointed service centre offers comprehensive services, includin

Grund - Ancient tractors

The Westfjords

Open by arrangement.

Móra guesthouse

The Westfjords

Products available: Smoked lamb. Please contact for further information.

Museum of Music - Jón Kr. Ólafsson

The Westfjords

Open 13-18 and by agreement.

Ferðaþjónusta Handverk

The Westfjords

Gallery Koltra

The Westfjords

Dalbær Travel Service

The Westfjords

Please contact for prices and booking information.