East Iceland Heritage Museum

the reindeer in East Iceland and one concerning old rural households in the region. The museum also showcases diverse temporary exhibitions through the year.

Reindeer in East Iceland

The East is the only part of Iceland where you will find wild reindeer. They contribute to the unique nature and are strongly connected to the region’s history and culture. The focus of the exhibition is on nature as well as the characteristics of the reindeer and their survival. The exhibition also covers reindeer hunting, and how reindeer products have contributed to a creative development of fashion design and handicraft.

The old rural household as a self-sufficient entity

On display are items that belong to the history of the old rural community in East Iceland as it was until the mid-20th

East Iceland Heritage Museum, Laufskógar 1, 700 Egilsstaðir

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Opening hours:

Jun-Aug: Daily 10am-6pm.

Sept-May: Tue-Fri 11am-4pm.

Admission: ISK 1,500. Students, seniors, and disabled: ISK 1,000.