Davíð's House

Davíð's House was built in 1944 by one of Iceland’s most loved poets and writers, Davíð Stefánsson from Fagriskógur. Davíð had a taste for the finer things in life and was an enthusiastic collector of art and books. His home stands as a testament to his taste; full of books, art and other personal articles, just as he left it in 1964.

Davíð’s home was officially made a museum in 1965. The town of Akureyri bought his library, while his heirs bequeathed his personal belongings and household inventory to the museum.

Bjarkarstígur 6, 600 Akureyri

+354 462 4162

Opening hours:

June-Aug: Open for guided tours at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm only.

A national collection was started to purchase the house at Bjarkarstígur 6, which was handed over to Akureyri. Visitors can get to know the poet and his secrets in a guided tour.

Admission: ISK 2.300. Seniors: ISK 1.300. Ticket is valid for 5 museums all year. Children 0-17: free admission.

5 min from the Municipal Library of Akureyri - 10 min. from the Town Square.