Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum (Húsið)
Húsið (The House) in Eyrarbakki is one of Iceland's oldest and best-preserved buildings, now a museum dedicated to the country's maritime and fishing history.
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About Eyrarbakki Maritime Museum (Húsið)
Húsið (The House) in Eyrarbakki is one of Iceland's oldest and best-preserved buildings, now a museum dedicated to the country's maritime and fishing history.
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.
Folklore
Story & Folklore
Built in 1765, Húsið is one of Iceland's oldest timber buildings and served as the home of wealthy Danish merchants. Today it houses exhibits on Iceland's fishing industry, including fishing tools, ship models, and artefacts from Eyrarbakki's days as a major trading port.
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Eyrarbakki
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