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Skagafjörður, Hólar in Hjaltadalur. Hólar in Hjaltadalur is among Iceland´s most remarkable historical and cultural sites. Historical trail through the area. Educational centre since 1106. Website
www.holar.is
Phone
+354 455 6333
booking@holar.is
Skagafjörður, Hólar, The Icelandic Horse History Centre. An international centre for research, knowledge and education about the Icelandic horse. Website
www.sogusetur.is
Phone
+354 455 6345
sogusetur@sogusetur.is
Skagafjörður, Stóragerði, Transport Museum.
A museum of motor vehicles and equipment illustrating the history of road transportation in Iceland. Tel. +354 845 7400, storag@simnet.is, www.visitskagafjordur.is
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Hofsós, The Icelandic Emigration Center. Illustrates the history of the Icelandic exodus to America in the 19th century. Website
www.hofsos.is
Phone
+354 453 7935
hofsos@hofsos.is
Siglufjörður, Herring Era Museum.
The Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður – award-winning maritime museum where the “glory days” of Iceland’s herring fisheries and industry are brought back to life. Winner of the Micheletti Museum Award 2004. Tel. +354 467 1604, safn@sild.is, www.sild.is
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Siglufjörður, The Folk Music Center.
The Folk Music Center brings to life the world of Icelandic folk music. Tel. +354 467 2300, setur@folkmusik.is, www.folkmusik.is/ 44