Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum (Húsið)
Historic museum showcasing Iceland's fishing heritage in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building.
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About Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum (Húsið)
Historic museum showcasing Iceland's fishing heritage in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building.
Step into Iceland's 18th-century past in one of the country's oldest and most beautiful buildings.
Húsið is located in the centre of Eyrarbakki village. The building is a stunning example of Danish colonial architecture, with period furniture, exhibits on daily life in the 18th and 19th centuries, and displays on Iceland's fishing heritage. The museum is well-maintained and family-friendly, with English descriptions throughout. Guided tours are available in summer.
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Húsið is over 250 years old and has survived earthquakes, storms, and Iceland's harsh climate.
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Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Eyrarbakki
Eyrarbakki is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Flóamanna saga, Kjalnesinga saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Stokkseyri
Stokkseyri is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Flóamanna saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
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