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Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiðarvirkjun
Reykjavik
The Geothermal Exhibition is situated inside of Iceland’s largest geothermal power plant: the Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant (Hellisheiðarvirkjun), owned and operated by ON Power. This power plant produces electricity for Iceland’s national g
The Volcanic WayExhibitions & Gallery+1
Husavik Museum - Safnahúsið
North Iceland
The Husavik Museum celebrates the vibrant and progressive history of the Þingeyjar Counties and is run by the District Cultural Center. The permanent exhibition “Daily Life and Nature” examines a century in the history of people whose relat
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery+4
The White House
West Iceland
Hvítahús is a new residency program for artists and an art gallery. It's located just next to the Snæfellsnesþjóðgarður national park. Hvítahús is the only remaining building from the old Krossavik harbor, surrounded by astonishing landscap
Exhibitions & Gallery
The Exploration Museum
North Iceland
The Exploration Museum is dedicated to the history of human exploration, from the early explorers to the exploration of space. The main exhibition room features photographs and artifacts from the Apollo Astronaut Training near Húsavík in 19
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Hidden Worlds Walking Tours
Reykjavik
Hafnarfjördur is renowned for having one of Iceland's largest colonies of elves, dwarves and other spiritual beings, which (translating from the Icelandic) are collectively called "Hidden Folk". Centuries-old folklore says that whole famili
Day Tour ProviderHiking Tours - Hiking+2
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
The National Park Center Hellissandur
West Iceland
The National Park Center is fully designed and built based on the BREEAM international certification standard. The BREEAM criteria assume that environmentally friendly building materials are used and that waste is limited during constructio
Visitor CentresTourist Information Centres
The Maritime Museum in the Fishermen´s Park
West Iceland
Exhibition on fisheries and nature by the Glacier - coffee and cakes In the Fishermen’s Garden you will find a collection of items reminding one of the local community’s connection to the ocean and how its inhabitants dealt with a life that
Museums
Museum of Natural History Nordfjordur
East Iceland
A new and interesting museum which displays the best of Icelandic nature; Icelandic mammals, shellfish, birds, insects and stone collection as well as specimens from the East Icelandic flora. Hours of Operation: June, July, and August: 13:0
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
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,
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+1
Æðarsetur Íslands
West Iceland
The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which invites visitors to learn about the eider duck and the fascinating methods of eiderdown farming in the past and present. Located in the town of Stykkishólmur on Breiða
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery
Soap and candlemaking
North Iceland
Sillukot ehf is a small family company located in Gunnarsstaðir in Þistilfjörður that produces, handmade soaps, candles and lip balm as well as runs a sheep farm. Emphasis is placed on using natural and good raw materials in the production.
Crafts & DesignExhibitions & Gallery+2
The Icelandic Phallological Museum
Reykjavik
The Icelandic Phallological Museum, the worldʹs only penis museum, is located in the heart of Reykjavik, right by the old harbor. The family-friendly museum sports the largest penis collection on Earth, which even includes a cast of Jimi He
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Gallery Snærós
East Iceland
In Stöðvarfjörður a not-to-miss point of interest is the Gallery Snærós, run by visual artist Ríkharður Valtingojer and Sólrún Friðriksdóttir, right next to their ateliers. The couple moved to Stöðvarfjörður in 1985 and founded the gallery
Exhibitions & Gallery
Auroras Iceland
East Iceland
In a small village on the east coast of Iceland, The Icelandic House of the Northern Lights opened in May 2016. You can enjoy the northern lights exhibition in Wathne´s House (Auroras Iceland). The exhibition is based on the magnificent pho
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The Museum of Prophecies
North Iceland
The Museum of Prophecies Exhibition, storytelling and fortune telling. The exhibition focuses on Þórdís the fortune-teller, the first named inhabitant of Skagaströnd, who lived there in the late 10th century. A painted tapestry tells the st
Arctic Coast WayExhibitions & Gallery+2
Reykjanes Museum of Heritage - Stekkjarkot
Reykjanes
Stekkjarkot is a classic example of the roughly built turf, stone and timber cottage-type houses once common on the Reykjanes peninsula and other coastal areas of Iceland, Stekkjarkot was opened to the public in 1993 by Iceland’s then-presi
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Gallery Kogga
Reykjavik
Unique ceramic design by the well known ceramics artist Kogga and painter Magnus Kjartansson. Placed in the middle of old town Reykjavík, near the harbour. Opening hours Week days: Saturdays: Sundays: Summer: 09:00-18:00 10:00-14:00 Closed
Crafts & DesignExhibitions & Gallery
Duus Handverk (handmade)
Reykjanes
Duus Handverk is a little store of handmade gift products of wool, glass, and more beautiful things from a group of 20 local artists. A better selection is hard to find anywhere else in Iceland but in Duus Handverk. Take a walk by the small
Crafts & Design
Akureyri Art Museum
North Iceland
Founded in 1993 Akureyri Art Museum is one of the youngest art museums in Iceland. It is located in what used to be the KEA co-op building, which was designed with strong influences from Bauhaus and the international Funkis movement. The Mu
Arctic Coast WayExhibitions & Gallery+1
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
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Stave Church Westman Islands
South Iceland
The first church in Vestmannaeyjar was built shortly before the year 1000 by the envoys of King Ólafur Tryggvason of Norway, Hjalti Skeggjason and Gissur Hvíti, on their way to parliament to Christianize the Icelanders. To mark the 1000th a
Saga & Heritage
Sudurnes Science and Learning Center
Reykjanes
If you are interested in the Icelandic nature and wildlife, sea creatures, research related to the area and art, the Sudurnes Science and Learning Center is a place you must visit! The center offers three exciting exhibitions. They include
Bird WatchingMuseums+1
The Nordic house
Reykjavik
The Nordic House is an icon of aesthetics, a cultural institution and an architectural gem situated in a bird sanctuary, only a 10-minute walk from the Reykjavík city centre. The Nordic House has exhibition areas showcasing Nordic art, a bo
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1
Viking World
Reykjanes
Vikingaheimar is the home of the Viking Ship Íslendingur (the Icelander). Built in 1996, Icelander is an exact replica of the famous Gokstad ship, a remarkable archaeological find of an almost completely intact Viking ship, excavated in Nor
Team Building and Incentive toursCrafts & Design+6
Sviðið
South Iceland
Sviðið is a new event location, placed in the new downtown Selfoss. The place is especially designed for concerts but its also suitable for parties, meetings and conferences. we can greet 100 to 260 people, depending on purpose. In addition
Team Building and Incentive toursCultural Centres
Laxness Museum - Gljúfrasteinn
Reykjavik
Gljúfrasteinn - Laxness Museum Gljúfrasteinn was the home of writer Halldór Laxness (Nobel Prize in Literature 1955) and his family. The house has now been converted into a museum, where the author´s home is preserved just as it was when he
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Flóra culture house
North Iceland
Flóra culture house is located in a green oasis in Akureyri city center in one of North Icelands oldest cultural gem Sigurhæðir. Shows - Shop - Studios Combining old and new in a curious way. Flóra is a cultural spot working with artists,
Crafts & DesignCultural Centres+2
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland
North Iceland
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
Kristinsson handmade
Reykjanes
For many years Kristinsson has given homes charm with his high-quality interior and furniture made of unadulterated wood straight from nature. His store and workshop are housed in a beautiful old fashion house that Kristinsson built himself
Crafts & Design
Museum at Mánarbakki
North Iceland
The museum at Mánárbakki was opened on June 18th 1995 in a house named Thórshamar that was moved there from Húsavík. Recently, the museum was enlarged with a house named Lækjarbakki, built in a traditional Icelandic style, for all kinds of
Diamond CircleExhibitions & Gallery+1
The Settlement Center in Borgarnes
West Iceland
In two of Borgarnes's oldest buildings The Settlement Center is devoted to recreating Iceland's earliest days and introduces visitors to one of the best known heroes of the Icelandic Sagas, Egill Skalla-Grímsson. It also houses a cozy licen
Culinary experienceVisitor Centres+4
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
VestfjarðaleiðinCrafts & Design+4
Reykjavik City Museum
Reykjavik
It is the mission of Reykjavík City Museum to maintain strong and demonstrable ties with the community, to be reliable, informative, and accessible, to encourage guest participation, and to provide attentive service to all visitors. The mus
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Sossa
Reykjanes
Sossa is an Icelandic painter and Fulbright Scholar. She’s a graduate from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts as well as a Master of Fine Arts from Tufts University and School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Her paintings have bee
Crafts & Design
Eldstó Art Café Restaurant
South Iceland
Eldstó Art Café Restaurant Eldstó Art Café is an artistic café/restaurant where all tableware is handmade on the premises by the owners G.Helga Ingadóttir (pottery artist, singer) and Þór Sveinsson (pottery master). The coffee we serve is o
Crafts & DesignExhibitions & Gallery+2
Cultural house Berg
North Iceland
Cultural house Berg is in the town centre of Dalvík. The Public Library is located there and a Coffie House. Art performances, concerts, conferences and cultural tourism also have their place in the house and a multi-purpose hall is availbl
Cultural CentresCafés
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
South Iceland
Sagnheimar tells the unique story of Vestmannaeyjar. For example: The Turkish Raid On July 16th, 1627, three ships arrived at the eastern shores of Heimaey, carrying 300 pirates who disembarked. Over the next three days, they rampaged the i
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums+1
Folk Museum in Garður
Reykjanes
The municipal museum in Garðskagi is located in a natural paradise, which blends the beauty of the landscape with its rich animal and birdlife. The museum was first opened in November 1995 in the old processing houses in Garður. The museum
Visitor CentresCultural Centres+4
Tré og List
South Iceland
Tré og list is a fun place with a lot of art and history. One of the main attractions is a piano orgel that is originally from Landakirkja that was transported after the volcanic eruption in 1973. Often we play the orgel for visitors. We c
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Borgarleikhúsið
Reykjavik
Reykjavik Theater Company is the oldest theater company that has worked continuously in Iceland and is also one of the oldest operating cultural companies in the country. Since the opening of the City Theater, the Reykjavík Theater Company
Theatre
Handverksskúrinn
South Iceland
On June 1, 2010, twelve women from South–Iceland joined together and founded this handcraft- organization. Today the group consists of 8 women and we produce all our products under the name of each woman, and all our products are handmade.
Crafts & Design
The Icelandic Emigration Center
North Iceland
The Icelandic Emigration Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North America and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland. The Center now offers four exhibits in thr
Arctic Coast WayCultural Centres+1
Sigurjón Ólafsson Museum
Reykjavik
Sculptures Museum by the Shore. The museum exhibits Sigurjón Ólafsson’s (1908-1982) sculptures – alone or in dialogue with other artists – and is the research center of the artist´s work. In addition to housing different exhibitions the mus
Exhibitions & GalleryMuseums
Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
West Iceland
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more. During summer open daily from 11:00 to 17:00. Other times open on request.
Crafts & Design
Caves of Hella
South Iceland
Twelve man-made caves have been discovered on the land of Ægissíða by Hella on the South Coast of Iceland. Four of them have been open to the public. The historical site is Iceland's oldest still standing archaeological remains. Some believ
Day ToursCave Exploring+5
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
Cultural CentresExhibitions & Gallery+1
Árnes Museum
North Iceland
Árnes is the oldest house in Skagaströnd, and the only one of its kind in the area that was considered possible to preserve. It was renovated by the municipality and opened in 2009. Árnes is a unique example of living conditions in the firs
MuseumsExhibitions & Gallery