Friðjón Jónsson Memorial

About Friðjón Jónsson Memorial

The Friðjón Jónsson Memorial stands in central Siglufjörður and commemorates one of Iceland’s early Prime Ministers. Born in Siglufjörður in 1858, Friðjón Jónsson played an important role in Icelandic politics during a period of growing national self-governance. The monument marks his connection to the town and highlights Siglufjörður’s contribution to Iceland’s political history.