The House at Eyrarbakki

Lots of interesting exhibits

There's a varied range of exhibits, firstly in the maritime museum with a boat and fishing related items along wither other tools, etc. The Merchant's house is furnished for the time it was last in us...

Enchanting Visit to the Past

The wind, cold, and stoic buildings take one back to the past at the House at Eyrarbakki. We spent two hours walking through the varied exhibits and then spent another hour walking along the beach an...

Excellent Curation and Preservation

As the oldest surviving house in Iceland this museum is wonderfully laid out with much of the original furniture. The Director is extremely knowledgeable and even though it was not summer season, I w...

Charming and fascinating. Perfect for a wet day too!

The whole place was a fascinating glimpse into past life in Iceland. There are several different sites covered by the one ticket, including the nearby Maritime Museum. There is also a walk along the s...

A Hidden Gem

Our group of five stumbled upon the House at Eyrarbakki and ended up spending a good hour and a half there. So much to see. The rural setting was as charming as can be and the site is just a block o...