Hrísey Shark Museum

Small museum on Hrísey exploring shark fishing and the island’s local history.

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓Best combined with a wider Hrísey visit.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Opening can be seasonal. Check current arrangements before travelling specifically for the museum.

Hrísey

Quiet island coastline with views across Eyjafjörður and excellent opportunities for observing birdlife.

Sauðárkrókur

Immersive exhibition exploring the violent Sturlung Age and the Battle of Örlygsstaðir through interactive displays and virtual reality.

Skagafjörður

Exceptional preserved turf-farm complex illustrating centuries of rural Icelandic life in Skagafjörður.

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