Top Things to do in Vopnafjordur
Top 7 Things to do in Vopnafjordur, Iceland
Discover the best top things to do in Vopnafjordur, Iceland including Bustarfell Museum, Gljufursarfoss - Waterfall, Hellisheidi, East Iceland Emigration Center, Selardalur Swimming Pool, "The elephant" Ljosastapi, Mulastofa - Exhibition.
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1. Bustarfell Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
In Hofsardal is the old farm Bustarfell, one of Iceland’s best-kept turf houses whose uniqueness lies in its clear image of farming practices and lifestyle from before 1770 until 1966. The museum is open daily through the summer, 10:00 – 17:00. Cafe Croft is next door.
Reviewed By Michael H - Carmarthen
This really is a must see attraction if you are travelling Route 1 between Egilsstadir and Lake Myvatn. Route 85 is now paved and it is surfaced all the way to the property. The 39Km distance is covered easily in 30 minutes. What awaits you is not so much a farmhouse as an under cover farm. The house has been occupied since at least 1770 until 1966. Turf covered it is contains under cover not only the very many house rooms but also the workshops and animal shelters. The house is a positive maze to explore and appreciate the possessions left by the owners. It allows you to appreciate the way of life in the area and the remoteness of their life. There is a cafe next door and easy parking.
2. Gljufursarfoss - Waterfall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Gljufursarfoss is just near the road. It is a high, large waterfall; the river runs through a deep, narrow gorge and the sight leaves no one unaffected.
Reviewed By TravellingNature - New York City, New York
Like all Waterfalls, after a heavy rain it roars. This time in Iceland, extremely heavy rains made the falls thunder
3. Hellisheidi
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Schellenursli2 - Lenzburg, Switzerland
Panoramastrasse 917 zwischen Vopnafiördur und Egilsstadir mit unbeschreiblicher Aussicht auf den schwarzen Sandstrand bei Heradhssandur. Zuerst steil bergauf auf gut befahrbarer Schotterpiste auf kleinen Pass, dann über kurvenreiche Strasse runter in die Ebene vor Egilsstadir. Die Aussicht aus den Kurven ist fantastisch, kilometerweiter schwarzer Sandstrand, brechende Wellen, im Hintergrund sanft geschwungene Bergkette (wenn Glück mit etwas Schnee auf den Gipfeln). Am besten bereits in den ersten Kurven mit Blick auf den Strand fotografieren. Strecke ist nicht für Mobile Homes geeignet, 4x4 im Sommer nicht erforderlich. Mein Geheimtipp im NE Islands!
4. East Iceland Emigration Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Exhibition - We also offer genealogical services, looking into the past to the time of their ancestors, but also into the present in search of relatives in Iceland. We can help in planning visits to places and people connected with their family.
5. Selardalur Swimming Pool
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
The swimming pool is 12 km. from central Vopnafjorður. The pool is on the banks of the Sela river which runs along a shallow ravine. It is a beautiful setting for a swimming pool, and ours is famous for its surroundings. Access for handicapped people is good at the Sela pool. Picnic area, a large sundeck, large hot tub and a wading pool.
Reviewed By AnnElizabeth97123 - Portland, Oregon
This is a little out of town but worth the drive. It's by a fly fishing stream. There is a hot tub and a larger pool that has a shallow end for kids.
6. "The elephant" Ljosastapi
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
Ljósastapi is a rock pillar standing in the sea on the eastern side of Vopnafjördur. Its shape reminds one clearly of an elephant, and is an impressive sight.
Reviewed By AnnElizabeth97123 - Portland, Oregon
There is no sign for the Elephant, but if you get a map at the information center you can find it. It's out of town, down a gravel road.
7. Mulastofa - Exhibition
The only writer and composer museum in Iceland. Múlastofa in Vopnafjördur is a memorial exhibition featuring the works of the brothers Jón Múli Árnason and Jónas Árnason who were well known in Iceland for their art and skills at music, lyrics, theatre and much more. The exhibition is in Kaupvangur, a beautifully renovated building near the old harbor in the town of Vopnafjördur.
