North Iceland - The Official Tourist Guide 2012

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Tjornes, Manarbakki Folk Museum.

A comprehensive museum of human activities in the region. Tel. +354 464 1957, manarbakki@visir.is, www.visitnortheasticeland.is

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Asbyrgi Visitor Center - Gljufrastofa.

Providing comprehensive information about the National Park, its surroundings, hiking trails, natural attractions, history, services and recreational options. Tel. +354 470 7100, asbyrgi@vjp.is, www.vjp.is

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Kopasker, Snartarstadir Library and Local Folk Museum. A diverse selection of handicrafts in the farming community, together with a library and a collection of photographs. Website

www.husmus.is

Phone

+354 465 2171

E-mail

safnahus@husmus.is

Kopasker, Earthquake Center.

An exhibition which explores regional geography with special focus on a big earthquake which shook the region in 1976. Tel. +354 465 2105, earthquake@kopasker.is, www.visitnortheasticeland.is

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Raufarhofn, Arctic Henge.

Harnessing the Midnight Sun at the Arctic Circle and the limitless expanse where nothing encroaches on the horizon. The Henge is inspired by the cosmos and dwarf-lore of the ancient eddic poem Voluspa (Prophecy of the Seeress). The Arctic Henge is under construction. Tel. +354 465 1233, ebt@vortex.is, www.heimskautsgerdi.is

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Langanes, Local Folk Museum at Saudaneshus.

The priests cottage, Saudaneshus was built in 1879. Today it houses a heritage exhibition, information center and a cafĂŠ where national refreshments are available. The house is part of The National Museum Historic Buildings Collection. Tel. +354 468 1430, www.langanesbyggd.is, www.visitnortheasticeland.is

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