Kópasker Earthquake Centre

Local exhibition explaining the powerful 1976 earthquake that caused extensive damage around Kópasker.

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓A useful introduction to the geological history of the northeast coast.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Check current opening arrangements before visiting.

Kópasker & Öxarfjörður

Quiet shoreline around Kópasker with views across Öxarfjörður and opportunities to look for coastal wildlife.

Kópasker & Öxarfjörður

Small lighthouse reached on an easy coastal walk from Kópasker, with views over Öxarfjörður.

Sauðárkrókur

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

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