Historical Sites
Reykholt is one of Iceland’s main historic sites, a cultural centre past and present. Snorri Sturluson, a famous medieval historian, politician and chieftain settled in Reykholt in 1206 and was .....
In the days of the Old Commonwealth, the valley of the river Þjórsá was grassy and flourishing, but in 1104 the valley was laid waste by a layer of tephra from an eruption of Mt. Hekla. Sites of m.....
Skalholt is one of the most historically important locations in Iceland. It was episcopal seat and a centre of culture and education from 1056 - 1797. The restoration of Skalholt began in the mi.....
In 1186, the Benedictine Convent at Kirkjubæ (now Kirkjubæjarklaustur) was established and it continued to operate until 1554. A folktale tells of disobedient nuns, who for their sins they were sup.....
The Saga of the Vopnafjörður People takes place mostly in Vopnafjörður from the late 9th to the early 11th century. The saga tells of a power struggle between the clans at Hof and Krossavík: after .....
Kakalaskáli
Type: Monuments Heritage Nature Saga Trails Art Vikings Kringlumýri (skammt frá Varmahlíð), 561ON THE TRAIL OF STURLUNGAR The history and art exhibition in Kakalaskáli gives insight into the tumultuous 13th century Iceland, focusing on the story of the Sturlungar clan chief.....
An impressive Viking-Age longhouse stood at Hofsstaðir from the Settlement period (AD 870-930) until the twelfth century. The historic park aims to give an impression of Hofsstaðir at that time.....
Witness through interactive exhibition the national park´s rich history and nature. Open every day from 09:00-18:00...
The Saga of Gísli takes place mostly in the West Fjords in the late 10th century. It tells the story of warrior Gísli Súrsson and his 13 years of outlawry. The West Vikings association was founded .....
The regions of Vatnsdalur valley and þing in the district of Austur-Húnavatnssýsla are the settings of the Saga of the Vatnsdalur People. The project on the area of the Saga of the Vatnsdalur Peopl.....
Are you interested in seeing the sites of some of the blood-curdling events of the civil war that raged in the Sturlung Age? Learning about the colourful characters and their roles in history? V.....
Gásir is an important archaeological site. It was the major port/trading centre of north Iceland in the middle ages, and until the sixteenth century, dealing in such costly commodities as sulphu.....
The Saga of Hrafnkell tells of Hrafnkell Freysgoði (who worshipped the Norse god Freyr), a powerful chieftain who lived at Aðalból in Hrafnkelsdalur valley. When Hrafnkell kills one of his sheph.....
The last inhabited cave in Iceland has been renovated. Come and see how the last cave dwellers in Iceland lived and hear their story...
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