Strandir Sheep Farming Museum

A museum near Hólmavík exploring sheep farming and the enormous role it has played in rural Icelandic life.

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓A good family-friendly cultural stop around Hólmavík.

✓Particularly worthwhile if you want to understand rural Iceland beyond the major tourist attractions.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Opening arrangements can vary seasonally. Check current information before visiting.

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