Eiríksstaðir is the former homestead of Eiríkr Þorvaldsson, known as Erik the Red, in Haukadalur in the Dalasýsla region of Iceland. It was the …
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Sep 9, 2024
I was very curious to see the longhouse, but I didn't realize there would be a guide and tour, as well. She was fantastic - she had so many stories and details to share with us, and all with a really…Full review by Christina I
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing stop! Informative guide with replica tools, weapons, loom. Cute gift shop with a few Viking inspired items. Part of the road in is gravel, but in good repair.Full review by Caroline Z
Jul 25, 2024
This is a good place to stretch your legs while driving to or from the West Fjords and Reykjavik. The young man doing the storytelling was pretty good. He adds a few modern jokes or asides but does…Full review by katmai8
How much time should we plan to spend at this site?
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It’s not a big place. You can see everything in about 15 minutes. But the storyteller inside the house was the best part of the stop. We listened to him for probably 30-40 minutes. It was …
It’s not a big place. You can see everything in about 15 minutes. But the storyteller inside the house was the best part of the stop. We listened to him for probably 30-40 minutes. It was extremely interesting. He not only discussed history and related subjects, he talked about current Iceland and answered questions. So the time you spend would depend on how long you want to stay and listen. And I suppose not all storytellers are created equal, so some may be more interesting than others.
Hi - is Eiriksstadir open in February? Is the longhouse also open in February?
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I didn't found the Settlement Exhibition as engaging as Eirikstadir, and if you are planning to go to Western Fjords, it is for sure a place to go. They say on their website: Open …
I didn't found the Settlement Exhibition as engaging as Eirikstadir, and if you are planning to go to Western Fjords, it is for sure a place to go. They say on their website: Open every day 9:00-18:00, 1. juni- 31. august, Also for group at other time. So contact them directly [email protected] : )
I dont think there are any marked hiking trails leading to or from Eiriksstadir but the area is really interesting and there is a road over the Haukadalsheidi (a mountain track) to the …
I dont think there are any marked hiking trails leading to or from Eiriksstadir but the area is really interesting and there is a road over the Haukadalsheidi (a mountain track) to the Hrutafjordur area, east of Haukadalur. You might get better informations from the locals so check "Dalatravel Iceland" on Facebook :) I hope this will help you :)
How would I travel from Reykjavik to Eiriksstadir?
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Bear in mind that this is a reconstruction. You can see where the original was, but it is only some turf ridges. It is quite a way from Reykjavik just to visit this, but if you were heading …
Bear in mind that this is a reconstruction. You can see where the original was, but it is only some turf ridges. It is quite a way from Reykjavik just to visit this, but if you were heading for, for example, the Snaefellsness Peninsula, the you could easily incorporate it into your driving schedule.
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