The Bobby Fischer Centre

Austurvegur 21, 800 Selfoss

+354 894 1275 fischersetur@gmail.com www.fischersetur.is

The Bobby Fischer Centre showcases items connected to the great chess genius Bobby Fischer.

He became World Chess Champion in Reykjavík in 1972 when he beat Soviet champion Boris Spassky in “The Game of the Century.” In his later years, he settled in Iceland, and his grave is at Laugardælir, about 2km (1.2mi) away from the centre.

The centre is also a club house for local chess clubs and offers lectures about chess and chess-related matters.

Opening hours:

June-Aug: Daily 1pm-5pm.

Sept-May: Open by appointment.

Admission: ISK 1,400.

Free for children 14 and under.

Heritage Museum of Árnessýsla / The House at Eyrarbakki

Árnessýsla Heritage Museum offers a glimpse into the past lives of Eyrarbakki’s villagers.

It is located in Húsið (the House), a historical home of Danish merchants, built in 1765. Húsið is one of the oldest houses in Iceland and a beautiful monument of Eyrarbakki’s time as the biggest trading place on the south coast. Today, visitors can enjoy exhibitions on local culture and history. A famous piano, a shawl made out of human hair, and the king’s pot are among the items that can be discovered at Húsið. Húsið prides itself on its warm and homey atmosphere. Near Húsið is Kirkjubær, a small traditional house of common people from the early 20th century. The Maritime Museum is close by, where the beautiful ship Farsæll is found.

The House at Eyrarbakki & Maritime Museum, 820 Eyrarbakki

+354 483 1504 / 483 1082 www.byggdasafn.is info@byggdasafn.is

Opening hours:

May-Sept: Daily 10am-5pm.

Oct-April: By appointment.

Admission: ISK 1,500.