Historic buildings

Explore our House Collection and discover Icelandic culture and heritage through architectural treasures. The House Collection includes all of Iceland's principal turf houses preserved in their original form and a range of timber buildings that have significant cultural value. Don’t miss your chance of experiencing the past.

Houses open for visits

Belfry at Möðruvellir

Eyjafjörður, North Iceland

Keldur at Rangárvellir

Rangárvellir, South Iceland

Húsið and Assistentahúsið at Eyrarbakki

Eyrarbakki, South Iceland

Hofskirkja at Öræfi

Öræfi, South Iceland

Drying Shack in Vatnsfjörður

Vatnsfjörður, Westfjords

Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur

Aðaldalur, North Iceland

Glaumbær in Skagafjörður

Skagafjörður, North Iceland

Bustarfell in Vopnafjörður

Vopnafjörður, East Coast

Reynistaður

Skagafjörður, North Iceland

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