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Crafts & Design
Crafts & Design
All types of craft and design have become popular all over the country.
The variety is quite remarkable and it´s safe to say that the local´s creative spirit is very
active. Craft and design products are sold at special markets, specialty stores or via the artists’
websites.
The Settlement Center
The Settlement Center is located in Borgarnes. The Settlement Center consists of a restaurant and a museum. The museum has two exhibitions, one is about the settlement of Iceland and the other one is about a famous viking called Egill Skalla-Grímssón and his life.
Liston
Folk artist with an open workshop and gallery.
Open all year round daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
Nýp at Skarðsströnd
Welcome to Guesthouse Nýp! B&B, twin or double, full bedding.
Our guesthouse is off the beaten track with fantastic scenery across the Breiðafjörður bay and a view to the Vestfjords. Two guest
Eiríksstaðir - Living Museum
A unique historical place, where you can step back to the Viking Era and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and scents of Eriks the Red's farm which is also the birthplace of Leif the Lucky who is
Gallery Lundi
Local handicrafts. Variety of products: Icelandic sweaters, hats, jewellery, glass products and more.
Open daily from 12:30 to 18:00. Also open upon request.
Cafe Kjós
Kaffi Kjós is located in the southern slope of Meðalfell where you can enjoy local refreshments in a homey environment. Grocery store, restaurant and bar.
Open daily 1st May - 31st August. Also open
Hraunsnef country hotel
Hraunsnef Country Hotel is located in the beautiful Borgarbyggð district, not far from Bifröst University.
Smávinir Arts and Crafts / Smiðjur
Smávinir ( Small Friends ) is an open woodcraft studio. The artist, Lára Gunnarsdóttir, carves and shapes Icelandic birch and produces birds, angels and various small items.
Bjarteyjarsandur / Touch Iceland
The Bjarteyjarsandur farm is owned and operated by three different families, all specializing in their different fields; i.e. farming, tourism, education, food processing, and machine work. The farm
Leir 7 / Smiðjur
Leir 7 creates and produces goods from the Icelandic clay found in the Fagradal valley of Skarðsströnd, Dalir. The workshop and gallery are open all year round.
Groups are welcome and light refreshm
Snorrastofa Reykholt
Snorrastofa is a cultural and medieval center located in Reykholt in Borgarfjörður.
Blómasetrið - Kaffi Kyrrð
In the old town of Borgarnes is a hidden gem. In the house of Skúlagata 13 you will find a gift shop. You will also find a cosy café/bar Café Kyrrð (Café Tranquility) which offers quality coffee,
Ljómalind - farmers market
Ljómalind is a farmers market that specialises in home-made produce.
Ullarselið - Wool Centre
Ullarselið is a store set up by individuals interested in the utilisation of wool and sell varieties of handmade knitting items.
Handverkshópurinn Bolli - Icelandic Craft
Local handicrafts. Products from wool, hand carved wood, bone crafts, ceramics and much more.
During summer open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Open weekends in October and daily during Advent. Other time
Blómalindin Café
Café - flowers - gift shop.
Soup made from local ingredients. Groups welcome all year round for refreshments.
Open Tuesdays to Fridays from 12:00 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 11:00 to 15:00. Closed on
Akranes Folk Museum
Akranes Folk Museum offers a unique insight into past times in Akranes and surrounding area. The museum's exhibition is in several houses, some of which were moved from other parts of town. The perman
Pakkhús Museum
The Pakkhús in Olafsvik is an old trading store, built in 1844. It is a national monument and the Regional Museum of Snæfellsbær town is located on the second and third floors of the building.
A sh
Útgerðin
Útgerðin is a new store/quick bite located in the old Pakkhús in Ólafsvík, a small fishing village in the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Útgerðin focuses on promoting Icelandic design, handcraft from
Hjá Góðu Fólki
Local handcraft and flowers and salad from the greenhouse.
Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes
The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway h
Gallerí Jökull
Gallerí Jökull in Ólafsvík has for sale handcraft, all made by local people. There can be found wool sweaters, hats, mittens and socks. We also have products made from wood, pottery, jewelry, croc
Others
Krums
- Eyrarvegur 20
- 350 Grundarfjörður
- 842-1307
Gallery Hlésey
- Hlésey
- 301 Akranes
- 566-7326 , 699-3250
Dyrfinna Torfadóttir, Goldsmith
- Stillholt 16-18
- 300 Akranes
- 464-3460 , 862-6060
Culture and Craft
- Hulduhlíð 7
- 270 Mosfellsbær
- 869-9913
Philippe Ricart
- Háholti 11
- 300 Akranes
- 431-1887 , 695-8738
Samkomuhúsið Arnarstapa
- Félagsheimilið Snæfell, Arnarstapa
- 356 Snæfellsbær
- 435-6611, 615-1962
Gallery Braggi
- Aðalgötu 28
- 340 Stykkishólmur
- 893-5588 , 438-1808
