Reykjavík Grapevine - 29.08.2014, Síða 57

Akureyri
August 29 - 31 | all day | ISK mostly free!
OUTSIDE
REYKJAVÍK AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 11
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
Keflavík
Andrew’s Theatre
Fourth Anniversary of Covers
A selection of cover songs of Stevie
Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Eagles,
Supertramp, Led Zeppelin and more.
Admission: 4,500 ISK.
September 3 & 7, 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
Akureyri’s town festival is always held over the last weekend of Au-
gust to celebrate Iceland’s second city’s birthday. This year’s bash is
chock full of shit to do, gigs to see and art exhibits to experience. To
be honest, it looks like you’ll have a hard time navigating the streets
without finding something interesting to see or do. Be sure to check
out the live performances happening in Listagilið, where Mafama
and Amaba Dama perform—those guys are not to be missed. AH
WE DON’T SELL
WHALE MEAT
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR ANIMAL WELFARE
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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
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ANIMAL WELFARE
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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
The concept of the restaurant is "casual fun
dining" and we prepare what we would call a
simple honest, "feel good", comfort food,
where we take on the classics with
a modern twist.
SKÓLAVÖRÐUSTÍGUR 40 · 101 REYKJAVÍK · TEL.+354 517 7474 · KOLRESTAURANT.IS
Happy Birthday Akureyri!
Akureyrarvaka Town Festival