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Exhibitions
There is no shortage of different kinds of exhibitions, all over the country. They are dedicated to anything from toys to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Art exhibitions also vary greatly and may be found in all sorts of places.
Eldheimar
The exhibition focuses on the 1973 volcanic eruption in Vestmannaeyjar, without a doubt one of Iceland´s biggest natural disaster. Visitors get a glimpse into peoples lives on Heimaey before the erup
Skálholt
Skálholtsskóli - the center for education, culture and dialogue of church and society - welcomes individuals and families as well as larger groups of different kinds for a longer or shorter stay all year round, offering housing accomodation and restaurant service.
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Hólmur Travel Service
Hólmur offers accomodation in an old farmhouse, renovated in 1960-70 style, with 6 double bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms.
Þórbergssetur
The Þórbergur Centre was established in memory of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur Þórðarsson (1888 - 1974), who was born in Hali in Suðursveit.
The Quake 2008
Quake 2008
Earthquakes in the south of Iceland in may 2008.
A powerful earthquake (6, 3 Richter scale) struck the Southern part of Iceland at 15:45 on the 29th of May in 2008. The epicenter of the qua
Thingvellir National park
At the campground there are WC´s, showers, washing machines and a outside grill. In the service centre visitors can pay for camping and fishing permit and seek further information about the area.
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Sagnheimar Folk Museum
Sagnheimar, folk museum, opened a completely new exhibition in May 2011. The aim of the new exhibition is to let visitors of all ages experience the islands history in both traditional and more untraditional ways; with photo spots, multimedia and hands-on approach to make your visit as exciting as the islands history!
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Katla Center
Katla Center is the center of culture, knowledge and tourism in Vík. We are located in the historic Brydebúð building, built in 1895. Katla Center houses the local information center, souvenir shop
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LAVA centre
LAVA "Iceland Volcano & Earthquake Center" reveals the epic forces of nature that shape our planet and created Iceland only 20 million years ago. LAVA is dedicated to the unique volcanoes and geol
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ON Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiðarvirkjun
ON Power operates two geothermal power stations, Hellisheiði and Nesjavellir. Which are the largest and the second largest geothermal power stations in Iceland, respectively. The geothermal area of H
Kirkjubæjarstofa
Exhibition and study centre on the nature, history and culture of the region.
Skaftfellingur VE33
Vík is a sea-side village with a rich maritime history like the majority of Icelandic towns. However, what sets it apart is the fact that it has never had a harbour. The harsh waves and the shallow s
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Hendur í höfn
The art and crafts products that are available at Hendur í höfn are; glass products, usable and decorative things, jewellery and a variety of knitted and handmade products. We offer courses in; glass making, jewellery making and various crafts. These courses are intended for all age groups.
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Skogar Museum
This museum was founded in 1949. It is situated 150 km east from Reykjavík nearby ring road number 1. The museum was especially known for the curator Þórður Tómasson who has now retired.
It is di
LÁ ART MUSEUM
LA Art Museum (Listasafn Arnesinga) in Hveragerði hosts four to five abitious exhibitions every year. The museum is open all year round.
Hekla Center
The Hekla Centre houses a contemporary, multimedia exhibition on Hekla mountain, its history, and its influence on human life in Iceland from the time of the settlement to the present The exhibition e
POWERING THE FUTURE
The exhibition will be closed this summer due to COVID-19. This is only a precautionary measure. For more information please contact visit.us@landsvirkjun.is
Landsvirkjun's energy exhibition is locat
Hotel Leirubakki
Leirubakki is an old manor farm in South Iceland, only 100 kilometres from Iceland's capital, Reykjavík. Today the farm boasts a new hotel and an outstanding restaurant, in addition to facilities for meetings and conferences. It is also an information centre for tourists and hosts the Hekla Centre, where one can enjoy an innovative and stylish exhibition on Iceland's most famous and active volcano, Hekla.
The Bobby Fischer Center
This centre houses memorabilia of the 11th World Chess Champion BOBBY FISCHER and the Selfoss Chess Club. The American Bobby Fischer became the World Chess Champion when he defeated the Soviet grandm
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Icelandic Lava Show
Experience the hot molten lava
Icelandic Lava Show in Vík, South Iceland, is the only place
in the world where you can safely experience lava up close and personal.
Icelandic Lava Show recreates a v
Hespa
Hespuhúsið is a open plant dyeing studio where guests are welcome to visit the studio, look into the dyepots and get information about the old coloring tradition. In the seating area there is a mini
Others
Turf house
- Asutur-Meðalholt
- 801 Selfoss
- 694-8108, 864-4484, 892-2702
Njál's Saga Centre
- Hlíðarvegur 14
- 860 Hvolsvöllur
- 6989007, 618-6143
Samansafnið Museum
- Sólheimar
- 845 Flúðir
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Hveragerdi - Stone & Mineral Museum
- Fákasel, Ingólfshvoli í Ölfusi
- 816 Ölfus
- 847-3460
Aurora Experience
- Hafnargata 9
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 551-1166, 895-0020
Stranda Church
- Selvogur
- 815 Þorlákshöfn
- 893-3910
Stöng, Viking-era Long house
- Þjórsárdalur
- 801 Selfoss
- 488-7713, 488-7700
Adventure Hotel Hof
- Austurhús
- 785 Öræfi
- 478-2260
Keldur, Rangárvellir
- Rangárvellir
- 860 Hvolsvöllur
- 530-2200
Tré og List
- Forsæti 5
- 803 Selfoss
- 894-4835
Sagnagarður Visitor Centre
- Gunnarsholt
- 851 Hella
- 488-3000
The Ghost Centre
- Hafnargata 9
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 8934310
Galleri Laugarvatn / café
- Háholt 1
- 840 Laugarvatn
- 486-1016, 486-1017, 847-0805
Icelandic Wonders
- Hafnargata 9
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 854-4510, 483-1600
Vestmannaeyjar Museum
- Ráðhúsatröð
- 900 Vestmannaeyjar
- 488-2040, 892-9286
