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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

Admission 2021 and 2022

• 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

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 2021

Joint ticket price for Glaumbær and Víðimýri Church

Joint tickets can be bought in either Glaumbær or Víðimýri Church.

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 Icleland: https://www.covid.is/english

Skagafjörður Heritage Museum 
Iceland
561 Varmahlíð
Tel. (+354) 453 6173
E-mail: byggdasafn@skagafjordur.is