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The Culture Map of South Iceland

The southern part of Iceland is rich in history, art and cultural events. In the local museums and exhibitions you can find information on volcanoes, glaciers and the Icelandic biological diversity, literature and poets, Icelandic seafarers‘ history and marine biology, fishing, chess, rocks, and moss, in addition to the diverse history of various towns and villages in South Iceland. Learn about environmentally friendly hydro-power plants, the practical use of geo-thermal energy, and get familiar with what it is like to live in a geo-thermally active area. Explore local art, architecture, or maybe drop by the last cave-dwellers of Iceland.
The Culture Map of South Iceland contains an image of South Iceland and useful information about local museums and exhibitions. You can get the culture map at the local museums and exhibitions.
The Culture Map of South Iceland ensures you offers and discounts at museums and exhibitions.
The Culture Map discounts do not apply with other offers; such as group discounts.
Geothermal Exhibition at Hellisheiði
Geothermal area in Hveragerdi
Right inside the town of Hveragerði is an area of hot springs from which the community derives its name (hver = hot spring). The hot springs of Hveragerði are among the most remarkable natural attractions og south Iceland. Visitors to the Geothermal Area can learn about geothermal energy and the springs, which include Eilífur, a geysir which erupts regulary, Ruslahver which has an interesting history. You can also boil an egg in the area and try the hot spring bread."
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Weekdays | 09:00- 17:00 | 09:00- 17:00 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Saturdays | Closed | 09:00- 17:00* | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-18:00 | 09:00-17:00 |
Sundays | Closed | Closed | 10:00-16:00 | 10:00-16:00 | 10:00-16:00 | Closed |
*From 15th May | ||||||
During winter we welcome groups upon request |
Telephonenumber: +354 4835062
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Hveragerdi - Stone & Mineral Museum
Árnessýsla Heritage Museum in Eyrarbakki
The Women's Book Lounge
The Bobby Fischer Center
The Cave People
Skálholt
LAVA Volcano & Earthquake Center
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
Aquarium and Museum of Natural History - Sæheimar
Eldheimar
Skogar Museum
Katla Center
Skaftárstofa Visitor Centre, Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Þórbergssetur
Gamlabúð Visitor Centre, Höfn
Others
- Eyrarbraut 49
- 825 Stokkseyri
- 483-1558, 896-6131
- Asutur-Meðalholt
- 801 Selfoss
- 694-8108, 864-4484, 892-2702
- Forsæti 5
- 801 Selfoss
- 894-4835
- Þjórsárdalur
- 801 Selfoss
- 488-7713, 488-7700
- Eyrarland
- 871 Vík
- 821-1316