Westfjords
An interesting place to travel to and visit
Westfjords reality revealed in objects and relics
On display at the Egill Ólafsson Museum at Hnjótur is a unique collection of old objects from the Westfjords which offers a clear insight into daily life in centuries past. Also on display are many objects connected to the history of economic activity in the first half of the 20th century, not least fishing, including several boats. These objects provide a good insight into people’s struggle for existence and the resourcefulness it took to survive under harsh conditions.
Do you want to see Gísli in Uppsalir’s hat?
The hat of Gísli in Uppsalir is preserved at the museum along with some of his other things. They bear clear witness to this special man who became famous in Iceland one evening hour. The TV program which featured him can also be seen at the museum.
Refreshments, Internet connection and information centre
The museum has a bright and homely coffee shop, an ideal place to enjoy refreshments. It has a wireless Internet connection which all can use. A regional information centre is operated at the museum, providing information about other interesting places in this part of the country as well as accommodation and much more.
Opening hours
The museum is open every day from 10:00 to 18:00. The museum is open only in summer from May24th to September 15th.
The museum may be opened on request at other hours by contacting the museum director, telephone 456 1569 and 456 1514.
Enquiries can also be e-mailed to museum@hnjotur.is. museum@hnjotur.is
Schedule of events 2009
Júní:
On the 6th and 7th of June Ölygur, the Viking boat standing in front of the museum will be sailed on sea. If you are interested in sailing on a Viking boat this would be the perfect opportunity. This way you can feel and understand how it was for the Vikings that sailed from Norway to Iceland.
Júlí:
July 12th is the museum day. There will be a service and traditional coffee afterwards. The main theme of the month is needlecraft and needlework with emphasis on the role of women.
Ágúst:
Preservation of old family objects is the theme of August and how they moved from one generation to another.
September:
Interesting events from the summer will be looked at.
The Egill Ólafsson Museum at Hnjótur , Örlygshöfn, Phone: 4561511, e-mail: museum@hnjotur.is, Webdesing: Emstrur