Árbær Open Air Museum Reykjavik
After our stay in Reykjavik we visited the Árbær Open Air Museum Reykjavik. The museum is just outside the city center. It's worth a visit. The old houses are very lovingly designed and offer interesting insights into the life of the last hundred years in Iceland.
How Icelanders Used to Live! Arbær Outdoor Museum, Reykjavik, Iceland.
How Icelanders Used to Live! Arbær Outdoor Museum, Reykjavik, Iceland.This video is about a visit to the Arbær Outdoor Museum near Artun, Reykjavik, Iceland.
The museum contains a large number of original building from the Reykjavik area and from other parts of Iceland. Interiors are reproduced with great care as if the inhabitants or works had just popped ousidet for five minutes. A very welcoming staff whose members are liable to be in traditional clothing from a century or two ago. Check the prices as we go in and consider whether a Reykjavik Card that gets you in free to many museums, free local buses, free local thermal pools and reductions in many restaurants might be cost effective for you. You can get 24/48/72 hour cards and buy beforehand online: but check it is from a secure site such as Reyjavik Excursions or similar (look for the padlock and Https in the url).
The Icelandic turf church at Árbær farm (Reykjavik museum)
Árbær open air museum in Reykjavík. Viking architecture. The turf church at Árbær farm dates from 1842. It is situated among many other refurbished houses to re-create the flavor of a small Icelandic village. Árbær farmstead is situated in the Elliðaárdalur valley in the Reykjavík suburb of Árbær in the south- west of Iceland, once an agricultural area. The old house is part of the Reykjavík City Museum.
An open air museum has been built up on the site, with several older buildings having been relocated to the vicinity of the old farm. One of the main thoroughfares to Reykjavík passed Árbær, which became a popular resting place for travellers on horseback. The earliest written sources date from the 15th century. The last inhabitants moved there in late 19th century, rebuilding the houses during 1890-1918.
Árbær consists of six houses and is around 20 m long and 7.8 m wide to the north and 19 m wide to the south. Four houses face the yard, the stables to the north-east, two storey baðstofa, which is divided into three rooms on the lower floor, two storey living room, also divided into three rooms on the lower floor and an entrance to the north-west. The entrance leads to the hearth kitchen and stable. A smithy is located on the other side of the yard. Stables are off to the east, but no other outhouses are present, although the ruins of a barn are still visible.
The walls are made with stones and strengur. The gables are made from timber, with three of them clad with corrugated iron. The same houses have corrugated iron roofs, whereas the other three have turf rooftops.
Árbær is an excellent example of a turf farm, built using the traditional form, but where new materials have been integrated to enhance the house's performance against the elements.
Top 25 Tourist Attractions in Reykjavik - Travel Iceland
Top 25 Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Reykjavik - Travel Iceland:
Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Hallgrimskirkja, Solfar Sculpture, National Museum of Iceland, Arbaer Open Air Museum, Reykjavik 871 +/- 2 The Settlement Exhibition, Laugavegur, The Pearl, Volcano House, Vikin Maritime Museum, Saga Museum, Reykjavik City Hall, Einar Jonsson Museum, Whales of Iceland, Videy Island, Laugardalur Park, Icelandic Opera, Icelandic Phallological Museum, Imagine Peace Tower, Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, Hofdi House, Reykjavik Art Museum Listasafn Reykjavikur, Domkirkjan, Culture House, Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn
Árbæjarsafn Open Air Museum in Reykjavík
Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland in winter
Reykjavík is the world’s northernmost capital, with a population of only 123,000 (approx..), but what it lacks in terms of the populace, it makes up for in culture and excitement. Reykjavík has a vibrant cultural and design scene, with plenty of exciting adventure tours, museums, galleries, shops, bars and clubs for you to explore throughout your stay.
Iceland’s capital city provides a great base from which to experience some of the island’s breathtakingly beautiful natural wonders, such as the famous Blue Lagoon geothermic spa, The Northern Lights or The Golden Circle; where you’ll witness spouting geysers, waterfalls, rift valleys and more. Whatever way you choose to spend your time in Reykjavík, this is one city break that is truly unique.
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Arbaer Open Air Museum
Arbær was an established farm well into the 20th century, and the museum opened there in 1957. Arbærjarsafn is now an open air museum with more than 20 buildings which form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavik. Arbær Open-Air Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavik and during summer visitors can see domestic animals. There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum which highlight specific periods in Reykjavik's history. These include craft days, vintage car displays, Christmas programs and much more. There is something for everyone at Arbær Open Air Museum. JUNE - AUGUST Open daily 10:00 - 17:00. SEPTEMBER - MAY Open daily 13:00 - 17:00. Daily guided tours in English, all year round, at 13:00 - no booking necessary. No guided tours on Dec 25, Jan 1, Good Friday & Easter Sunday.
Reykjavík city, the capital of Iceland
Reykjavík is the capital city of Iceland and nearly two-thirds of the country’s population lives in the capital area. It is a small but modern city with a population of approximately 123,000 while 217,000 people live in the Capital Region, also called the Greater Reykjavík area. Despite its small size, however, it has everything a proper capital city should have: vivid nightlife, a lively music scene, a busy downtown area, modern museums, world-class restaurants, and so much more.
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Iceland Travel: The Best Of Reykjavík
First, let's get a few things out on the table. Yes, Reykjavik is in Iceland, which is, in fact, an icy island about half the year. And, yes, Iceland was the culprit in 2010's volcanic eruption fiasco. But, what you might not know is that in the cold, long winter, Icelanders warm up in this capital's geothermal spas; and away from the city lights, they can drink in the beauty of the aurora borealis. In the summer, the weather is divine and the days are long – some days see 20 hours of sunlight. And volcanoes, like the notorious Eyjafjallajökull, are just one part of Iceland's dramatic and ethereal landscape. There are also gushing waterfalls, awe-inspiring geysers, expansive glaciers and wide-open spaces filled with Icelandic horses and sheep. Plus, Reykjavik boasts a raging nightlife scene and a surprisingly good handful of museums and local shops.
The best time to visit Reykjavik is from June to August. Not only can you enjoy the balmy temps (for Iceland, at least), but you'll also experience long days (think: up to 21 hours of sunlight ... a phenomenon dubbed midnight sun). If you're looking to save some Icelandic króna, you'll be able to do so in the winter; but those who wrestle with seasonal affective disorder might reconsider: the sun only peeks out for four or five hours between December and February.
Avoid eating at restaurants for every meal Sitting down for multiple meals daily can quickly add up. To keep your food costs low, grab a pylsur (or hot dog) from one of downtown's carts or buy grab-and-go pastries, sandwiches and snacks from a local grocery store.
Choose your spa experience wisely Blue Lagoon offers an amazing experience, but a much more cost-effective alternative is to soak in one of Reykjavik's local geothermal pools or hot pots.
Purchase a Reykjavík City Card Each Reykjavík City Card costs 1,500 to 3,300 Icelandic króna (or $14.50 to $32) and includes 24, 48 or 72 hours of complimentary access to the National Museum of Iceland and city museums like The Settlement Exhibition and the Árbaer Open Air Museum, plus unlimited rides on the city's Straetó buses.
The best ways to get around Reykjavik are by foot, car and tour bus. Although rates are often higher for organized tours, traveling by tour bus comes without the headaches of driving on unfamiliar and sometimes icy roads. If you'd rather keep your travel expenses low and roam freely without sticking to a set schedule, car hires are likely your best option. Neither, however, is suggested for exploring central Reykjavik, which is small and walkable. Taxis and public transportation are available as well but are generally more expensive. To travel between the city center and Keflavik International Airport (KEF), consider using a local tour bus operator like Gray Line Iceland and Reykjavik Excursions.
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⁕ Beautiful Places ⁕ Reykjavik, Iceland - Day 4
The fourth of a 10-part series of short clips from my time in Iceland.
I was lucky enough to visit Iceland with 16 other young women from the North West of England thanks to a Girlguiding UK scheme called IntOps (International Opportunities), which sends a handful of girls every year to a foreign country to partake in community service work.
This was a rough edit due to time constraints, and of course I don't usually film on my phone, so it is not reflective of my best work. However, I did have fun reflecting on my time in Iceland!
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Best Attractions & Things to do in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre
The Icelandic Punk Museum
Laugardalur Park
National Museum of Iceland
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A tour of Reykjavic
Reykjavic is the most northerly capital in the world and home to just over 120, 000 people. This promotional video explores what the city has to offer the tourists that travel there year after year.
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Árbæjarsafn Árbær Open Air Museum Reykjavík City Museum
Árbæjarsafn Árbær Open Air Museum Reykjavík City Museum
Árbæjarsafn Museum is a wonderful must-see open air museum here in Reykjavík. It is open only in summer time, but in December they open their doors weekends for their Christmas opening. There are also guided tours every day at 1 pm at the museum.Árbæjarsafn Museum was opened in 1957 and is part of the Reykjavík City Museum.Here one can see old houses, which have been moved to Árbæjarsafn Museum from the old centre of Reykjavík to preserve them and exhibit them. Most of the houses are fully furnished, but others host exhibitions. Here you can see and learn about the lifestyle of old Reykjavík. There are ca 20 houses at Árbæjarsafn Museum, the largest buildings being around the square. Further south there are quite cute small timber houses.Here you can see one of the few remaining turf houses in Iceland, Árbær turf farm, the only turf farm remaining in Reykjavík. There first written record of a farm at Árbær is from 1464, but the turf houses at Árbæjarsafn Museum were built around 1890-1918, but they have been reconstructed. People lived in this turf house until 1948.I will write a separate blog about these turf houses at Árbær with photos from the inside as well, as I think that each and every turf house in Iceland deserves a special blog :) I have written blogs about 8 of the turf houses in Iceland already.There is a lovely little turf church at Árbærjarsafn Museum. The original church was located at Silfrastaðir in Skagafjörður in North-Iceland, built in 1842, and torn down in 1896. Parts of the timber was used in a baðstofa, the sitting room, in the farm on the church yard. That baðstofa was torn down in 1959 and the timber from it was used to build the turf church at Árbæjarsafn Museum in the original form of the old church in Skagafjörður.
It is quite a cute little turf church. I have added a blog on all the turf churches in Iceland, as I adore these turf churches.
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Árbær Museum
Árbær Museum is an Open-Air Folk Museum in Reykjavík Iceland.
Reykjavík Art Museum
Founded in 1973, the Reykjavík Art Museum is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. Its mission to present contemporary art in its many manifestations is carried out through diverse programs at the museum's three venues: Hafnarhus, Kjarvalsstadir, and Asmundarsafn. Architecture has been a part of the museum programs since 1993.
The Reykjavik Art Museum has three collections of works by individual artists: Asmundur Sveinsson, Johannes S. Kjarval and Erró. The Museum is also in charge of the General art collection of the city of Reykjavik as well as most of the outdoor sculptures.
Árbær Museum
Árbær Museum is an open air museum with more than 20 buildings that form a town square, a village and a farm. Most of the buildings have been relocated from central Reykjavík.
Árbær Museum was an established farm well into the 20th century and the museum opened there in 1957. Árbær Museum tries to give a sense of the architecture and way of life and lifestyles of the past in Reykjavík and during summer visitors can see domestic animals.
There are many exhibitions and events held at the Museum that highlight specific periods in Reykjavík's history. These include craft days, vintage car displays, Christmas exhibitions and much more. There is something for the whole family at Árbær Museum.
The Icelandic Aviation Museum- Akureyri, Iceland
I had to make a a stop at Iceland's only Aviation Museum on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. The museum is filled with aircraft important to the country's history, including a Fokker F27, Douglas DC-3, and the nose-section of a Boeing 727. The museum is situated at the Akureyri Airport (AEY), so air traffic is constantly buzzing around.
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TOP 100 REYKJAVIK (ICELAND) Tourist Attractions (Things to Do)
100 things to do in Reykjavik (Iceland)
Top 100 best places to visit in Reykjavik, Iceland, by Explore Earth. Reykjavik is capital of Iceland. Reykjavik known as one of the greenest, cleanest and safest city in the world. As a largest city in Iceland, Reykjavik has so many tourist attractions. To know more about beautiful places in Reykjavik, simply watching this video from us.
Things to do in Reykjavik - Iceland is to visit the landmark or iconic building, Hallgrimskirkja. There also other iconic buildings in Reykjavik such as Perlan - The Wonder of Iceland and Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre. But most important thing if you are in Reykjavik is to take a tour for Northern Lights (Aurora) sightseeing.
Other tourist attractions in Reykjavik are National Museum of Iceland, Aurora Reykjavik Museum, The Settlement Exhibition, Sun Voyager, Arbaer Open Air Museum, Laugardalslaug, Laugavegur, Tales from Iceland, Grotta Lighthouse, Videy Island, The Icelandic Punk Museum, Saga Museum, Volcano House, Icelandic Phallological Museum, Reykjavik Maritime Museum and Eimverk Distillery.
There are another where to go or what to do list in Reykjavik - Iceland, such as visit the Lake Tjornin, Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach, Whales of Iceland, The Culture House, The Statue of Leif Eiriksson, Einar Jonsson Museum, Whats On Tourist Information Centre, Reykjavik City Hall, Reykjavik Art Museum Asmundarsafn, Geothermal Area Krysuvik, Imagine Peace Tower, Hofdi House, Kolaportid Flea Market, Reykjavik Art Museum Hafnarhus, Laugardalur Park, Kringlan Mall, Reykjavik Family Park & Zoo, FlyOver Iceland, Leidarendi Cave, Thufa, etc.
For complete list of best places to visit or things to do in Reykjavik - Iceland, you can get that in this channel Explore Earth. You can also get more information about other cities in Iceland such as Vik, Akureyri, Selfoss and Hofn tourist attractions.