Reykjavík Grapevine - 15.08.2014, Blaðsíða 61

O U T S I D E
REYKJAVÍK AUGUST 15 TO 28
time that herring fishing really took off in
the late 19th and early 20th century.
Runs until August 31
Seyðisfjörður
Skaftafell Centre for Visual Art
Tvísöngur
The site-specific sound sculpture
by German artist Lukas Kühne, is
embedded in the mountainside
above the town, in a quiet area with a
breathtaking view of the fjord. It offers
an acoustic sensation that can be
explored and experimented with.
On Permanent Display
Stöðvarfjörður
Petra's Stone Collection
In the small fjord of Stöðvarfjörður there
is a collection of rare rocks and minerals,
most of which have been collected by
Petra Sveinsdóttir from the surrounding
area. Her wonder world of stones is
now reputedly the world's largest
private collection of rocks. Avid stone
collector as she may be, her 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.
On permanent display
Höfn í Hornafirði
Þórbergssetur
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
This folk museum offers artifacts
dating to the Viking age. In the rebuilt
turfhouses you can catch a glimpse of
the atmosphere of times long gone and
experience how Icelanders lived through
the centuries. The museum of transport,
tells the story of technology and
transportation and its development.
On permanent display
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,
WTFukl
Fukl
Verksmiðjan á Hjalteyri, Hjalteyri
August 16 - September 2, 14:00 - 17:00 | ISK Free!
Fukl is a series of performances and an on-going exhibition based on the
work of Canadian artist Angela Rawlings, a.k.a. a.rawlings. ‘Fukl’ comes
from the combination of the Icelandic words for bird (“fugl”) and magic
(“kukl”). The exhibition includes work done by writers, musicians and art-
ists including Gestur Guðnason, Kari Ósk, Grétudóttir and Kristín Eiríks-
dóttir and takes the audience through a journey spanning etymological
and taxonomical threads found in magic, birds, constriction/restriction,
throats and more. TC
WE DON’T SELL
WHALE MEAT
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
Restaurants that have this logo promise not to sell
whale meat. We kindly ask you to choose
a whale friendly restaurant and to recommend
others to do the same.
Whaling is cruel and unnecessary
Don’t let your visit to ICELAND
leave a bad taste in your mouth
Choose a whale friendly restaurant
Information about whale friendly restaurants
can be found at www.icewhale.is
2014–2015
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR
ANIMAL WELFARE
i c ewha l e . i s
including the library, have been
meticulously maintained.
On permanent display
Westman Islands
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 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
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
Grundarfjörður
The Heritage Center
The first half of the 20th century comes
alive as narrators guide guests through
exhibitions of how developments in
farming, fishing and housing marked
the beginning of modern life in Iceland.
On permanent display
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
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
Water, Selected
An ongoing exhibition with 24 columns
filled with glacier water from all over
the country.
On permanent display
Eldfjallasafnið
Works of art, old and recent, showing
volcanic eruptions, and artifacts.
It also boasts volcanic rocks from
the collection of professor Haraldur
Sigurðsson, who's researched
volcanoes worldwide for 40 years.
Runs until September 30
THE HOUSE AT EYRARBAKKI

Opening hours: May 1st - September 30th daily 11.00-18.00 or by an agreement
Tel: +354 483 1504 & +354 483 1082 | husid@husid.com | www.husid.com
Árnessýsla folk museum is located in Húsið,
the House, historical home of the Danish
merchants built in 1765. Húsið is one of the
oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful
monument of Eyrarbakki´s time as the
biggest trading place on the south coast.
Today one can enjoy exhibitions about the
story and culture of the region, famous piano,
shawl made out of human hair and the kings
pot, are among items. Húsið prides itself with
warm and homelike atmosphere.
The House at Eyrarbakki
Open:
Mondays-Saturdays 11:30-22:30
Sundays 16:00-22:00
Now offering
catering service!
Do it!
Whale
Watching
& Puffin Tours
from Reykjavík
1½ hour
Departure times: 10.00 & 14.00Sími/Tel. 861 3840
We are located in the whale watch-
ing area at Reykjavík Old Harbour.