Grafarós

Grafarós lies close to Hofsós on the eastern side of Skagafjörður and preserves the ruins of an older trading place. Before modern road networks and larger settlements concentrated commerce elsewhere, small coastal trading sites like Grafarós played an important role in connecting local farms and communities with maritime trade. The attraction today is subtle rather than monumental. Visitors will find archaeological traces in a quiet coastal setting rather than reconstructed buildings or a large visitor centre. That makes the site most rewarding for travellers already exploring the historic landscape around Hofsós. Grafarós is within walking distance of the village and combines naturally with Hofsós's restored old buildings, harbour area, Emigration Center and coastal scenery. Visitors should leave the remains undisturbed so the site retains its historical value.