Laufás Heritage Site

Laufás is a breathtaking farmstead surrounded by mountains and a picturesque view of the fjord with history at each footstep.

Inhabited since the settlement of Iceland (874-930), it has been a church site since early Christianity in Iceland. Once you enter the farmstead, you’ll take a walk through history. The Laufás house itself is a clear-cut example of the gabled turf/sod farmhouse, typical for Icelandic houses at the time of construction, although it is larger in size. It is fitted with museum pieces

Laufás, 616 Grenivík +354 462 4162 minjasafnid.is and furniture from the late 19th century. Laufás church was constructed in 1865 and among its special items is a pulpit from 1698 with marvellous carvings. One of the oldest rowan trees in the country sits on the east side of the house, from 1855.

Opening hours: June-Sept: Daily 11am5pm. Open for groups all year.

Admission: ISK 2.300.

Seniors: ISK 1.300. Ticket is valid for 5 museums all year. Children 0-17: free admission. Free coffee with every ticket.