The Icelandic Turf House: the Jewel of Arctic Architecture.
The house that kept Icelanders alive and nurtured their culture through the centuries.
How they were built, how they were lived in, their origin and cultural context, contemporary significance, subtlety and beauty. Collection of original houses and in detail exhibitions. Only 60 km from the centre of Reykjavik, and just minutes of the Golden Circle. A unique place where nature is part of the house.
Opening hours:
Sun. 13:00-18:00
Other days by appointment only. Guided tours through the exhibitions and the turf houses.
Telephones:
+354 694 8108
+354 864 4484
+354 892 2702
Email:
islenskibaerinn@islenskibaerinn.is
Admission:
Adults: ISK 1.600
Children 7-16 yrs: ISK 600
Where are we
September 23rd 2017. A visit to Íslenski bærinn / Turf house is one of 25 ways to Nordic Bliss, according to National Geographic - traveler issue for October/November 2017. We are of course very proud. Read here:
November 3rd 2014 Devil's Island, a cultural TV programme from the Icelandic National Television, visited Turf House a few weeks ago. The programme can be seen here.
May 15th 2014
The progress and construction.
