Sænautasel er opið 11 til 19 alla daga
About This Museum
What truly sets Sænautasel apart is that it isn't just a museum about turf houses—it is one, a lovingly reconstructed farmstead that lets you step directly into the 19th century. You'll find it nestled in the remote highlands, a place where the silence feels ancient and the landscape is breathtakingly raw. The magic here is in the lived-in details; the main room is warmed by a central hearth, with smoke curling up through the turf roof, and everyday objects from a bygone era are left exactly as they would have been. It’s an immersive experience that feels less like a curated exhibit and more like the family has just stepped out for a moment.
Collection Highlights
The entire home is the highlight, from the traditional 'baðstofa' living and sleeping quarters with its built-in beds to the cast-iron pots hanging over the fire. Don't miss sampling a slice of traditional Icelandic rye bread, baked for hours using geothermal heat from the hot springs just outside.
Visitor Information
They keep things wonderfully simple: just show up any day of the week between 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Be prepared for Iceland's famously changeable weather, as the journey there on gravel highland roads is an adventure in itself.
Architecture & Building
A classic Icelandic turf farmhouse, low-slung and built into the hillside for insulation, with stone foundations and a grassy roof that seems to merge seamlessly with the surrounding earth.
