Petras Stone Collection
A private lifetime mineral collection in Stöðvarfjörður — thousands of spectacular rocks and zeolites gathered from the Eastfjords over 90 years.
Stuttlega
Heimsóknartími
1-2 hours
Besta árstíð
Summer (June-August) offers 24-hour daylight; winter for Northern Lights
Leiðarvísir
Accessible by car on paved or gravel roads. Some require short hikes.
GPS
64.8354, -13.8806
Um
Um Petras Stone Collection
A private lifetime mineral collection in Stöðvarfjörður — thousands of spectacular rocks and zeolites gathered from the Eastfjords over 90 years.
Walk through the most obsessive stone collection in Iceland — a single woman's lifetime work that resulted in one of Europe's largest zeolite displays.
Myndir
Myndavefur
Bakgrunnur
Saga og bakgrunnur
Petras Stone Collection has been a significant site in Iceland's landscape. Throughout the years, this location has played an important role in Icelandic culture and natural history.
Petras Stone Collection is one of the most interesting natural attractions in east-iceland of Iceland.
Þjóðsögur
Saga og þjóðsögur
Petra's Stone Collection in Stöðvarfjörður is one of Iceland's most unusual museums — the private mineral and rock collection of Ljórunn 'Petra' Sveinsdóttir, who spent her entire life from 1922 to 2012 collecting stones and minerals from the Eastfjords. The collection, displayed in her house and garden, contains thousands of specimens including some of the finest zeolite crystals in the world. Stöðvarfjörður is on the Ring Road in the Eastfjords and Petra's collection has grown from a local curiosity into one of the region's most-visited stops. An almost incomprehensible quantity of rock fills every room and overflows into the garden.
Visstu að?
Petra collected her first stone at age 9 and continued until her death at 90 — her collection grew from a shoebox to filling an entire house and garden.
Staðbundin þjóðsaga
Legends of Petras Stone Collection
Petras Stone Collection has been part of Icelandic folklore for generations. Local tales speak of hidden people (huldufólk) and other supernatural beings who inhabit the area. According to tradition, this place deserves respect and visitors should be mindful of the ancient spirits who call it home.
Kanna
Falin gimsteinar í nágrenninu
Off-Peak Visit
Visit Petras Stone Collection during shoulder season (May or September) for a perfect balance of access and solitude.
You'll experience the site without summer crowds while still having good weather and daylight.
Local Flora
Look for the native Icelandic plants growing in the area — Arctic thyme, moss campion, and various lichens.
These resilient plants have adapted to survive harsh conditions and add subtle beauty to the landscape.
Changing Light
Petras Stone Collection looks dramatically different depending on the time of day and weather conditions.
Cloud shadows, rain showers, and low-angle sunlight can transform the landscape within minutes — Iceland's famous "four seasons in one day."
Hjálp
Algengar spurningar
Staðsetning
Staðsetning
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