Bustarfell Museum
About This Museum
So, picture this: you're driving through the vast, almost otherworldly landscapes of East Iceland when you spot a cluster of dark, turf-roofed buildings nestled against a hillside in Hofsárdalur valley. That's Bustarfell, and it feels less like a formal museum and more like stepping directly into an 18th-century Icelandic farm. You can wander through the old farmhouse and almost hear the echoes of daily life from centuries past. The low-ceilinged rooms are filled with original furniture and everyday objects, preserved just as they were, giving you this incredibly intimate glimpse into how people survived and thrived here.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the place is the main farmhouse itself, crammed with everything from beautifully carved wooden chests and old fishing gear to the simple kitchen tools used for generations. It’s not about flashy artifacts but the powerful, accumulated weight of ordinary life.
Visitor Information
Heads up for your planning—it looks like Bustarfell is temporarily closed right now, so you'll definitely want to check their official page or local sources before making the trip out to Vopnafjörður.
Architecture & Building
It's a classic example of an Icelandic turf farmstead; the buildings are basically stone and timber structures with thick, grassy roofs that seem to grow right out of the earth.
Contact & Location
Address: Bustarfell, Bustarfellsvegur, Vopnafjarðarhreppur, Austurland, Ísland
Phone: +354 855 4511
Website: Visit Website
