Glaumbaer Museum
Glaumbaer Museum
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kenhomegroup
Edison, NJ7 contributions
June 2021
Very interesting look back in time when Icelanders had to make due with whatever they could find. They built this complex of homes and work buildings mostly out of turf, and they are very complex. A very interesting 45 minutes to an hour exploring these structures. Glad we went!
Written 14 June 2021
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Catherine R
Bryantown, MD150 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
We stopped here as we drove around the ring road. The museum is well maintained the the docent was very knowledgeable. The museum also had a little cafe where they served soup and bread and home made pastries. It gave the place a very cozy feeling. We also visited the church. A lovely site all around.
Written 17 June 2022
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,151 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The Glumbauer Museum is a “turf house” of the type built by Icelanders for hundreds of years into the 20th century. It’s a series of 16 subterranean rooms linked by hallways. The rooms are filled with artifacts and items used by the families that lived there over time. There’s a pamphlet and good information on the walls. The house can be visited in under an hour. There are also barely-visible archeological remains of a house connected to Leif Ericsson and the original settlers of North America.
Written 10 May 2023
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Cecilia Y
St. George's, Grenada21 contributions
June 2022
This farm museum was worth the visit on a cold windy day. Learning about turf farms and being able to walk through the houses was amazing. Don't miss the VR experience. It puts everything together.
Written 29 June 2022
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jbsblack
Eagle, ID105 contributions
June 2023
I was expecting to see some cool turf-covered houses, which I did. But what I was not expecting was all the cool history and artifacts inside the buildings. We loved learning about life in this part of Iceland and about the interesting building traditions reflected in the museum. We were so happy we went to see these cool houses!
Written 22 June 2023
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Krysten C
Rochester, MI51 contributions
Aug 2023
We loved this tour! Such a unique way to experience a portion of Iceland's history. When you get a ticket, you get a brochure and you actually get to explore every room inside this sod house and see the way that the farmers who used it would have lived. If you're not into history or being mostly underground in a small house this isn't for you but we were truly impressed.
Written 21 August 2023
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jjluke
Calgary, Canada2,047 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The Glaumbær Farm & Museum is an interesting site with a museum grounds held inside old sod houses from back in the day. There is also a tea house on site where you can grab a bite to eat. Very neat to see the houses and the museum, albeit everything here is on the pricey side, from admission to the eats at the teahouse. If history and the "old ways" is interesting to check out, you'll enjoy what's there to offer. The rest of my party thought it was interesting, but I was getting a bit bored.
Written 22 July 2024
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MS53LA1
Lancashire, UK142 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Just back from a visit and what a pleasant one it was. It was both instructive and informative about how life used to be lived. Take the time to read all the information in each room and it brings it all into perspective. And then go to the cafe for a well earned and hearty soup!
And don't forget to buy the joint ticket with Vidimyri church. It's equally interesting.
And don't forget to buy the joint ticket with Vidimyri church. It's equally interesting.
Written 24 June 2022
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Rich S
Mukilteo, WA311 contributions
Sept 2022
On our drive from Akureyri to Reykjavik, we were looking for some stops to break up our drive and this one made the list. About an hour was all we needed to see the whole grounds and learn a bit of how people used to live in these turf houses. It was very informative and educational. I wouldn't say this is worth going out of your way to visit, but if you're in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. The admission price of 1700 ISK seems reasonable for what's offered.
Written 26 September 2022
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P H
207 contributions
Oct 2022
Take the time and stop here! What an incredible, interactive experience! Walking through the turf homes gave an incredible insight into how people lived in this beautiful but unforgiving countryside. It was a cold/wet/windy day (of course!), but once inside the home, there was quiet and warmth - and we roamed from room to room. Another memorable experience!
Written 26 December 2022
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About how much time did you spend there (knowing you didn't go into the museum)?
Written 4 March 2019
Our tour spent about 2 hours there and it was the right amount of time. The turf houses and furnishings were amazing. It's hard to imagine how residents survived the winters. We did walk the grounds and this gave a great insight into the surrounding area. One caveat: They ask you to leave backpacks in the entrance area. Our guide intervened and they allowed me to wear the pack on the front of my body.
Written 6 March 2019
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