Hafnarhús – Reykjavík Art Museum
Hafnarhús is the harbour branch of the Reykjavík Art Museum, housed in a converted 1930s warehouse on the Old Harbour waterfront.
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About Hafnarhús – Reykjavík Art Museum
Hafnarhús is the harbour branch of the Reykjavík Art Museum, housed in a converted 1930s warehouse on the Old Harbour waterfront.
The industrial setting with its raw concrete and steel makes a striking backdrop for cutting-edge art exhibitions.
Hafnarhús – Reykjavík Art Museum is a point of interest in capital-region. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Hafnarhús is the harbour branch of the Reykjavík Art Museum, housed in a converted 1930s warehouse on the Old Harbour waterfront. It specialises in contemporary and modern Icelandic art and is famous for its permanent collection of works by pop-art icon Erró, whose donation of over 4,000 artworks forms the centrepiece of the museum. The industrial setting with its raw concrete and steel makes a striking backdrop for cutting-edge art exhibitions.
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Hafnarhús is the harbour branch of the Reykjavík Art Museum, housed in a converted 1930s warehouse on the Old Harbour waterfront.
Culture
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Engey
Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Reykjavík
Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.
Skuggabaldur – The Shadow Creature
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Location
📍 Location
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