Discover the best top things to do in Hvolsvollur, Iceland including UNA Local Product, Njalurefill, Seljalandsfoss, Lava Centre, Saga Center.
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
A unique family owned local gift shop in the heart of South Iceland. With beautiful Icelandic design items, woolen sweaters made by locals, yummy Icelandic treats and oh so much more.. :)
Seems like all items here are made locally, as opposed to a lot of the mass tourism shops in Reykjavik. They have everything from wood sculpture to pottery to wool products to home goods and books, pretty much anything you would want to get as a souvenir you can find here.
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Njal's saga tapestry is a new activity in Hvolsvollur where the goal is to sew Njal's saga in a tapestry form using the Bayeux stitch (laid couching work) , a special type of stitch that was used in the Viking age. The Njal's saga tapestry will be around 90 m long and the yarn that is used is an Icelandic woollen yarn, dyed locally using natural herbs. The project was started in Febury 2013 and as of September 2014, 30 metres have been sewn. The plan is that the tapestry will take 4 - 5 years in the making. Possibly the best known tapestry in the world is the Bayeux tapestry in Normandy, France, which is 70 m long. Gunnhildur Edda Kristjansdottir and Christina M. Bengtsson, two local women, had the idea that sewing the Njal's saga in a tapestry form would be an interesting way to introduce the most famous Icelandic saga to a wider audience. They contacted Kristin Ragna Gunnarsdottir, an artist and literary scholar, and she designed the pictures printed on the tapestry for sewing. The sewing takes place at the Icelandic Saga Centre in Hvolsvollur , and once it is completed, the Njal's saga tapestry will be on display there. Anybody can visit the Saga Centre and sew as much or as little as they wish to. People can come to the sewing area, as long as it is open, to see how the sewing is coming along. Visitors that want to take part pay a small amount (1000 ISK) and receive instructions on how to sew this stitch along with the other 2 stitches in the tapestry. They are asked to write their name and what part of the tapestry they sewed in a guestbook that is on display in the same area as the tapestry itself. It is also possible to buy handcraft packs which have pictures from the tapestry itself . All those wishing to make donations to this worthy project are very welcome. All donations are gratefully received! The goal with this tapestry is to create an artwork that has great meaning for the community and for tourism in the Rangarthing Eystra area. This new activity gives tourists and scholars from all over the world, a chance to experience Njal's saga in a different form, whilst surrounded by the saga's scenery.
4.5 based on 270 reviews
Beautiful waterfall with remarkable nature and surroundings. You should definitely put it on your list for visiting Iceland and be sure to check everything out before you leave!
4.5 based on 518 reviews
The LAVA centre features an interactive exhibition exploring the art and science of geology and the volcanic systems in Iceland. Information from the past century’s eruptions demonstrate just how strong a presence volcanoes have in contemporary Iceland. Feel the forces of nature as you experience an earthquake and see the Fiery Heart of Iceland, a 12m high structure simulating the Mantle plume and the magma flow underneath Iceland. In an educational learning centre you can explore the wonders of volcanoes and earthquakes through interactive computers and there’s also a cinema auditorium where visitors can see the magnificence of volcanic eruptions in HD 4K. Please note that last entry into the exhibition is at 18:40 and the movie at 19:00. The exhibition closes 19:15.
We started out by watching a cinematic short-movie in a room with a great soundsystem, the movie had amazing shots of the volcanic eruptions of the past century in Iceland, and the front row has beanbags you can lie down while watching the movie, which was very comfortable. The museum itself was clean, modern and with fun interactive showpieces. All in all, very highly recommended!
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