Byggðasafn Húnvetninga & Strandamanna
About This Museum
Tucked away in the charming old trading post of Borðeyri on Iceland's dramatic west coast, this folk museum feels like stepping into a living scrapbook of regional life. You'll find yourself wandering through a cluster of historic buildings, including a beautifully preserved general store from 1897 that still has its original shelves stocked with vintage goods. It’s the kind of place where you can almost hear the echoes of fishermen and farmers gathering for supplies and gossip. The atmosphere is so authentic it completely transports you to another era.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the old general store, packed with everything from aged medicine bottles to classic fishing gear. There's also a fascinating display on the region's maritime heritage and a rustic turf farmhouse that shows how people lived in close harmony with the land.
Visitor Information
It's located right on Reykjaskólavegur in Borðeyri, easy to spot as you drive through. Since opening hours can be seasonal, it's always a good idea to check their latest times before you make the trip out.
Architecture & Building
The museum isn't one building but a collection of traditional Icelandic structures, including timber-clad houses and classic turf-roofed buildings that look like gentle green hills rising from the earth.
Contact & Location
Address: Byggðasafn Húnvetninga og Strandamanna, 6, Reykjaskólavegur, Húnaþing vestra, Norðurland vestra, 500, Ísland
Phone: +354 451 0040
