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Eyrarbakki Village
Eyrarbakki is a historic coastal village that was once Iceland's main trading port. Today, it's a charming village with colorful 19th-century houses, a maritime museum (Húsið), and a scenic black sand beach.
About Eyrarbakki Village
Eyrarbakki is a historic coastal village that was once Iceland's main trading port. Today, it's a charming village with colorful 19th-century houses, a maritime museum (Húsið), and a scenic black sand beach.
Did You Know?
- ✔Historic trading port
- ✔19th-century architecture
- ✔Húsið museum (1765)
- ✔Black sand beach
- ✔15 km from Selfoss
- ✔Quiet, charming village
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Eyrarbakki is located about 15 km south of Selfoss via Route 34. The village offers: - Húsið maritime museum (oldest house in Iceland) - Colorful historic houses - Black sand beach - Church - Café and small shops It's a peaceful village perfect for a short stroll and a glimpse into Iceland's past.
Story & Folklore
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Eyrarbakki was Iceland's most important trading town, with Danish merchants establishing warehouses and homes here. The village declined when Reykjavík grew as a port, but its historic architecture has been preserved. The museum 'Húsið' ('The House') is located in one of Iceland's oldest buildings (1765) and showcases life in the trading era.
Why Visit
Wander through a historic trading village with 18th-century houses and a maritime museum.
Did You Know?
Húsið, built in 1765, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Iceland.