NORTH ICELAND
Laufás
Exceptional historic turf-farm and church site on the eastern shore of Eyjafjörður.
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About Laufás
Laufás has been an important church and farm site since Iceland’s early settlement period. The surviving turf farmhouse represents a prosperous 19th-century vicarage and is furnished with period household objects, while the neighbouring church adds another layer to the site’s long history.
Our practical tips
✓Allow enough time to go inside rather than only photographing the turf roofs.
✓Combine with the eastern Eyjafjörður drive.
Getting there and visiting
Access
The museum operates primarily during the summer visitor season. Check current opening dates.