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Glaumbær
Tickets for the museum can be bought in the ticket office by the entrance of the museum area during the high season. Please book groups with at least one day in advance by sending an e-mail to byggdasafn@skagafjordur.is or calling +354 453 6173.
During the off-season you can contact us, via e-mail or phone, to visit the museum.
Opening hours
20. May - 20. September
|
10:00 - 18:00 |
Daily |
21. September - 20. October |
10:00 - 16:00 |
Weekdays |
21. October - 31. March |
By request |
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1. April - 19. May |
10:00 - 16:00 |
Weekdays |
Admission 2022
Adults (18+) |
1700 |
ISK |
Children (0-17) |
Free |
|
Groups (6+) |
1500 |
ISK |
Students |
1500 |
ISK |
Seniors (67+) |
1500 |
ISK |
People with
|
1500 |
ISK |
- The price for guided tours is 10.000 ISK.
- We do not give group discounts if groups arrive outside opening hours.
- Backpacks are not allowed in the museum.
- It is allowed to take photographs - without flash.
- Permission is needed for drones.
- People using wheelchairs can drive to the old turf building in their car, upon request, but wheelchairs are unfortunately unable to enter the buildings.
Víðimýri Church
Tickets for the church are bought inside the church. To enter the cemetary you need to buy a ticket.
Opening hours
1. June - 31. August |
12:00 - 18:00 |
Every day except for Monday.
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It is possible to book for groups of 10 or more outside opening hours but they need to be booked with at least two days notice.
Admission 2022
Adults (18+) |
1000 |
ISK |
Children (0-17) |
Free |
|
Groups (6+) |
700 |
ISK |
Students |
700 |
ISK |
Seniors (67+) |
700 |
ISK |
People with
|
700 |
ISK |
Joint ticket price for Glaumbær and Víðimýri Church
Joint tickets can be bought in either Glaumbær or Víðimýri Church.
| Adults (18+) | 2000 | ISK |
| Children | Free | |
| Groups (6+) | 1700 | ISK |
Students |
1700 | ISK |
Seniors (67+) |
1700 | ISK |
People with
|
1700 | ISK |
Useful websites:
General information for the tourist: https://safetravel.is/
For weather conditions: https://en.vedur.is/
For driving conditions: http://www.road.is/
In case of an emergency: https://www.112.is/en
The police: https://www.logreglan.is/english/
Information about Covid in Iceland: https://www.covid.is/english
Prices for the year 2023 are as follows:
Glaumbær 2023
|
Adults (18+) |
2000 |
kr |
|
Children (0-17) |
Free |
|
|
Groups (6+) |
1700 |
kr |
|
Students |
1700 |
kr |
|
Seniors (67+) |
1700 |
kr |
|
People with disabilities |
1700 |
kr |
Price for a private tour in the turf farm for smaller groups (max 12): 15.000 kr. + admission.
A basic guided tour for the area for bigger groups: full admission (2000 kr per person)
Víðimýrarkirkja 2023
|
Adults (18+) |
|
1000 |
kr |
|
Children (0-17) |
|
Free |
|
|
Groups (6+) |
|
700 |
kr |
|
Students |
|
700 |
kr |
|
Seniors (67+) |
|
700 |
kr |
|
People with disabilities |
|
700 |
kr |
Combined ticket for Glaumbær and Víðimýrarkirkja 2023
|
Adults (18+) |
2300 |
kr |
|
Children (0-17) |
Free |
|
|
Groups (6+) |
2000 |
kr |
|
Students |
2000 |
kr |
|
Seniors |
2000 |
kr |
|
People with disabilities |
2000 |
kr |
Price for opening outside opening hours 15.000 kr. + admission fee.
Skagafjörður Heritage Museum
Iceland
561 Varmahlíð
Tel. (+354) 453 6173
E-mail: byggdasafn@skagafjordur.is
