Reykjavík Grapevine - 20.06.2014, Page 61

O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK JUNE 20 TO JULY 3
collection also extends to other things,
including pens, cups, sea shells and all
sorts of small items.
On permanent display
South Iceland
Hella
Hekla Centre
The 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 emphasises the influence of
the volcano on the inhabited areas close
to it, the districts of Landsveit, Holt,
and Rangárvellir. The history of these
districts is traced and the stories of
people’s struggles with sandstorms and
eruptions are told.
On permanent display
Höfn í Hornafirði
Þórbergssetur
The centre was established in memory
of the famous Icelandic writer Þórbergur
Þórðarsson (1888–1974), who was
born in Hali í Suðursveit. The centre
includes a heritage museum and unique
exhibitions of the district Sudursveit and
the writer Þórbergur Þórðarson, his life
and works.
On permanent display
Hvolsvöllur
Skógar Museum
The museum is divided into three
parts: the folk museum which offers a
huge variety of tools and implements
used for fishing and farming, as well as
artifacts dating back to the Viking age.
In the rebuilt turfhouses in the open-air
museum you can catch a glimpse of
the atmosphere of times long gone and
experience how Icelanders lived through
the centuries. The museum of transport,
which also houses a souvenir shop and
the Skógakaffi cafeteria, tells the story
of technology and transportation and its
development in Iceland in the 19th and
20th century.
On permanent display
Hvollinn
Olga Vocal Ensemble
This new ensemble got its start in the
Utrecht Conservatory in the Netherlands
in 2012. Musically they span five
centuries, from the Renaissance to the
genre of the barbershop quartet. Their
aim is beautiful music, so if beauty is
your thing, whether postmodern or
classical, Olga has got you covered.
29 June at 20:00
Mosfellsbær
Gljúfrasteinn
Gljúfrasteinn was the home and
workplace of Halldór Laxness and
his family for 50 years. Today, it is a
museum, allowing visitors insight into
the great writer’s world. All facilities,
including the library, have been
meticulously maintained.
On permanent display
Chill Vibes At The Red Dunes
Rauðasandur Festival
July 3-6 | ISK 10,900
It’s time to chill out, man. Hang on Rauðasandur, the red beach, during
the time when the sun refuses to set, bathing everything in a golden glow
all day long. Listen to country, folk, blues, reggae and pop while you do
yoga, hike, play volleyball, compete in the sandcastle events, and visit
the shaman lady’s tent. The water may even be warm enough to swim in,
should you choose, with outside temperatures getting up to 18°C. Kids
and teenagers are welcome to this environmentally friendly festival, too.
Let’s just hope it doesn’t get cancelled again due to bad weather, like it
did last year. RSL
Westman Islands
Pompeii of the North
Excavation project at the site of the
1973 volcanic eruption on the island of
Heimaey.
On permanent display
Sagnheimar Folk Museum
This folk museum's aim is to let
visitors of all ages experience the
island's history in both traditional and
more untraditional ways, through
photography, multimedia and
interactive pieces.
On permanent display
West Iceland
Borgarnes
The Icelandic Settlement Centre
The Settlement Exhibition
A 30-minute long multimedia
exhibit that provides insight into the
settlement of Iceland, from the first
man to step foot on the island, to
the establishment of the world’s first
parliament, Þingvellir.
On permanent display
The Egils Saga Exhibition
Located in the stone-walled basement
of the centre, this exhibit leads visitors
through the colourful saga of Egill
Skallagrímsson, one of Iceland's first
settlers and greatest heroes.
On permanent display
Melanes
Rauðasandur Festival
This year's relaxing music festival
includes performances from Emilíana
Torrini, Sam Amidon, Moses
Hightower, Lay Low, Ylja, Amaba
Dama, My Bubba, Vök, Soffía Björg,
Nolo, Pascal Pinon, Loji, Bob Justman
and Makrel.
Opens July 3
Runs until July 6
Reykholt
Snorrastofa
Snorri Sturluson
Sitting on the ground floor of the local
church, Snorrastofa has an exhibition
dedicated to poet, historian and
politician Snorri Sturluson as well as
the middle ages in Iceland.
On permanent display
Stykkishólmur
Vatnasafnið / Library of Water
Water, Selected
An ongoing exhibition with 24 columns
filled with glacier water from all over
the country.
On permanent display
To Place
An audio exhibit offering insight into
the Icelandic psyche, where you can
listen to recordings of people talking
about the weather.
On permanent display
Eldfjallasafnið
The museum includes works of art,
old and recent, showing volcanic
eruptions, as well as objects and
artifacts. It also boasts volcanic rocks
from the unique collection of professor
Haraldur Sigurðsson, who has carried
out research on volcanoes worldwide
for 40 years.
Runs until September 30
Books from
The UniversiTy of iceland Press
VIKING SETTLE-
MENTS & VIKING
62&,(7<‹Svavar
Sigmundsson ed.
Scholars of archaeol-
ogy, philology, history,
toponymy, numis-
matics and a number
of other disciplines
to discuss the Viking
Age from a variety of
viewpoints.
RING OF SEASONS
Terry G. Lacy
A long-term resident
brings inside and out-
side perspectives to this
delightful exploration
of all facets of Iceland,
past and present.
A PIECE OF
HORSE LIVER
Jon Hnefill
Adalsteinsson
Studies of Old
Norse religion
and Icelandi folk
beliefs.
SURTSEY. ECO-
SYSTEMS FORMED
Sturla Fridriksson
A study of how
pioneers invaded
the island and
were gradually
joined by others in
forming primitive
societies and simple
ecosystems.
MEDITATION
AT THE EDGE OF ASKJA
Pall Skulason
A perfect buy for anyone who
loves Icelandic nature and the
unique experience of traveling
through the Icelandic wilderness.
Also available
in German and French.
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aT major booksTores
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