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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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:
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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
Crafts & DesignExhibitions & Gallery+1
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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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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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
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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
Crafts & DesignCultural Centres+4
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
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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
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseumsOutvert 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
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1
Grund - Ancient tractors
The Westfjords
Open by arrangement.
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Museum of Music - Jón Kr. Ólafsson
The Westfjords
Open 13-18 and by agreement.
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