south iceland
Stöng Viking Farmhouse
About Stöng Viking Farmhouse
Stöng is located in Þjórsárdalur valley, accessible via Route 32 and a gravel road. The site includes: - The original excavated ruins - Interpretive signs explaining Viking life - A nearby reconstruction farmhouse (Þjóðveldisbærinn) - Walking trails through the valley The area offers a fascinating glimpse into how early Icelanders lived and farmed in harsh conditions.
📖 Story
The farm at Stöng was abandoned after the eruption of Mount Hekla in 1104, which covered the valley in ash. The ruins were discovered in the 1930s and excavated, revealing a well-preserved turf and stone farmhouse. A full-scale reconstruction (Þjóðveldisbærinn) was built nearby to show what the farm looked like when inhabited.
✈️ Why Visit
Explore authentic Viking Age farmhouse ruins from over 900 years ago.
💡 Did You Know?
Stöng is one of the best-preserved Viking Age farm sites in Iceland.
Key Facts
11th-century Viking farm ruins
Buried by Hekla eruption in 1104
Excavated in 1930s
Full-scale reconstruction nearby
In Þjórsárdalur valley
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