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Boat- and gift of nature exhibition Reykholar

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The Boat and Gift-of-Nature Museum & travel information centre tells the story of how inhabitants traditionally harvested the rich, natural resources in Breiðafjörður.

Foraging for eggs, hunting birds, collecting eider down, using seaweed and hunting seals for sustenance. Boats were essential for harvesting on the numerous islands. The timber boats displayed in the boat-building workshop feature unique Nordic design and craftsmanship adapted to navigate in the area.

A variety of local products, baked breads, coffee, tea, books and souvenirs are available at our gift shop.

Open everyday from June 1 to August 30, 11:00-18:00. Winter openings by appointment.

Boat- and gift of nature exhibition Reykholar

Boat- and gift of nature exhibition Reykholar

The Boat and Gift-of-Nature Museum & travel information centre tells the story of how inhabitants traditionally harvested the rich, natural resources
Reykhólar District Information Office

Reykhólar District Information Office

The information center is in a large building on the left side of the branch line down to Reykhóla village just before reaching Hólabúð (general store
Reykhólar

Reykhólar

If you are interested in bird-watching, the small village of Reykhólar is the perfect hub. The sea closest to shore is very shallow and with a high ti
ANCIENT TRACTORS Grund

ANCIENT TRACTORS Grund

The tractor museum at Grund. Open by appointment
Hellisholar peripheral scope

Hellisholar peripheral scope

Roundscope and frisbee golf course at Reykhólar.
Grettislaug

Grettislaug

The swimming pool in Reykhólar is named Grettislaug named after Grettir the Strong.  Alongside the pool there is a campsite that is opened during summ
Heyar waterfall

Heyar waterfall

Heyárfoss is a waterfall in the Northwest of Iceland on a small peninsular with the mountain Reykjanesfjall.  The river falls down over appr. 15 meter

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