Litlibær in Skötufjörður
Litlibær (Little Farm) was built in 1895 by two families who initially occupied separate sections of the house, which was divided in the middle by a wall. The structure is primarily timber, with stone side walls and a grass-covered roof.
At one point, Litlibær was home to around 20 individuals, making for a tight-knit living situation given its modest dimensions of only 3.9 meters by 7.4 meters. However, with a loft above the ground floor and two outhouse kitchens, the space was maximized. From 1917 onward, only one family resided on the farm.
Inhabited until 1969, Litlibær's history reflects the common tale of impoverished families who, through diligence and hard work, achieved self-sufficiency and provided for their large families. Relying on both the land and the bountiful sea, they thrived off the rich fishing grounds. The original inhabitants of Litlibær were Guðfinnur Einarsson and his wife Halldóra Jóhannsdóttir, who raised fifteen children, nine of whom reached adulthood, and Finnbogi Pétursson and his wife Soffía Þorsteinsdóttir, who raised eight children, seven of whom reached maturity.