Strandagaldur, Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft in Hólmavík, Iceland
Located on the east side of the Westfjords region, this museum spans two floors dedicated to exploring supernatural practices and beliefs from Iceland's past.
The museum documents the Fire Century period of the 1600s when 21 individuals were executed for practicing witchcraft in the Strandir area of Iceland.
Exhibits include displays of magical staves, grimoires, ritual objects, and the notable necropants, reflecting traditional Icelandic beliefs about supernatural power acquisition.
Restaurant Galdur within the museum serves traditional Icelandic dishes including meat soup, seafood soup, and various vegetarian options during regular opening hours.
The museum houses the only discovered Viking-era ritualistic stone used for sacrifices, connecting ancient practices with later supernatural traditions in Iceland.
Location: Westfjords
Inception: 2000
Website: https://galdrasyning.is
GPS coordinates: 65.70660,-21.66560
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:20
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