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Sæluhús, refuge, by Jökulsá á Fjöllum
Nature MuseumsNorth of Iceland

Sæluhús, refuge, by Jökulsá á Fjöllum

The river Jökulsá á Fjöllum was a great hindrance in past centuries. It was not considered possible to cross on horseback, but there were ferries at the the most favourable crossing points. ...
Sauðanes on Langanes
East of IcelandHistory MuseumsNorth of Iceland

Sauðanes on Langanes

The Sauðanes house is a part of the house collection of the National Museum of Iceland and is a very interesting stop. The parsonage in Sauðanes was built in 1879 of hewn stone. On site is ...
Akureyri Art Museum
AkureyriArt Museums/GalleriesNorth of Iceland

Akureyri Art Museum

The Akureyri Art Museum aims to promote visual arts and culture in the local community as well as in a wider global context. The museum is conveniently situated in the town centre in ...
The Herring Factory at Hjalteyri
Art Museums/GalleriesNiche MuseumsNorth of Iceland

The Herring Factory at Hjalteyri

The herring factory in Hjalteyri, North Iceland was built in 1937 and closed its doors in 1966. Nowadays, the concrete hull is occupied by an artist-run space (Verksmiðjan), as well as ...
The Sheep Farming Museum
Nature MuseumsNiche MuseumsNorth of IcelandThe Westfjords

The Sheep Farming Museum

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. ...