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Torfhúsin í Hjarðarhaga
About Torfhúsin í Hjarðarhaga
Merkileg torfhús skammt frá bænum Hjarðarhaga í Jökuldal (1). Byggingarnar eru gott dæmi um fornt húsalag sem þekktist á Austurlandi. Húsafriðunarnefnd ríkisins hafði forgöngu um varðveislu þeirra (2) og eru nú í umsjón Minjaverndar. Staðurinn er sérlega áhugaverður þar sem torfhúsin eru nánast einsdæmi og vel við haldið. Á staðnum er upplýsingaskilti (3).
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland was settled by Norse Vikings around 870 AD
- ✔The Icelandic sagas document the lives and exploits of early settlers
- ✔Torfhúsin í Hjarðarhaga is part of Iceland's extensive Viking-age heritage
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Torfhúsin í Hjarðarhaga is a Viking-age site in east-iceland, offering a window into Iceland's Norse heritage. This historically significant location connects visitors with the early settlers who shaped Icelandic culture and history.
Why Visit
A historically significant site connecting you with Iceland's Viking heritage.
📖 Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
