NORTH ICELAND
Glaumbær
Exceptional preserved turf-farm complex illustrating centuries of rural Icelandic life in Skagafjörður.
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About Glaumbær
Glaumbær is one of Iceland’s best-known turf-house sites. The historic farm complex consists of thirteen connected buildings and demonstrates how Icelanders lived and worked in traditional turf houses over many generations.
Our practical tips
✓Do not just photograph the turf roofs from outside — the interiors are what really explain how the farm worked.
✓Combine Glaumbær with Víðimýrarkirkja when both are open.