Glaumbær in Skagafjörður

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Glaumbær – the historic turf farm in Skagafjörður

The old turf buildings at Glaumbær are a fine example of building construction on the larger farms in Iceland in times past. See the household of bygone era in their natural setting. In the farmhouse are bedrooms, living room, kitchen, pantry, storage rooms and smithy. The living room is most recent, dating from the 1879.

The sagas relate that Snorri Þorfinnson, son of Þorfinnur karlsefni and Guðríður Þorbjarnardóttir farmed at Glaumbær in 11th Century. He was born in the wilds of Vin-land, the first child born to European parents in the New World. He built the first church at Glaumbær.

There are two old timber houses near Glaumbær, also open for visitors. Gilsstofa is a reception house from 1849. It was reconstructed at Glaumbær in 1997. In Áshús, built 1883 -1886, are exhibitions and Tea room. If you fancy a pancake and hot chocolate in a cozy old tearoom, you should visit Áshús.

Openin hours:
May 20 - September 20: daily 10:00 - 18:00
September 21 - October 20: weekdays 10:00 - 16:00
October 21 - March 31: by appointment
April1 - May 19: weekdays 10:00 - 16:00

Admisson fee 2023 and 2024:
Adults (18 years and older): ISK 2.000
Groups (6+), students, senior citizens, disabled: ISK 1.700
Children (17 and younger): free

Free admission for members of FÍSOS, ICOM og ICOMOS (please show a valid membership id) 

A guided tour of the area for groups: ISK 2.000
A private guided tour (max 12 persons): ISK 15.000 plus admission fee.

Private visit outside opening hours (must be booked in advance): ISK 15.000 plus admission fee.

Combo-tickets for Glaumbær and Víðimýri Church :
Adults (18 years and older): ISK 2.300
Groups (6+), students, senior citizens, disabled: ISK 2.000
Children (17 and younger): free 

The combo tickets can be purchased at Víðimýrarkirkja or Glaumbær. Valid for same-day visits to both locations.