Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng

The reconstructed Viking Age farmstead includes a central longhouse and several outbuildings designed with traditional turf construction methods and stone foundations.

Excavations in 1939 uncovered the original settlement from 1000 AD, which remained inhabited until the Mount Hekla volcanic eruption buried it in ash in 1104.

The reconstructed buildings demonstrate Norse architectural techniques, featuring grass-roofed structures and interior layouts that reflect medieval Icelandic social organization.

Visitors can access the site during summer months via gravel roads, with guided tours available to explain the archaeological features and Viking Age living conditions.

The site contains preserved stone foundations of the original Viking farm, alongside a modern reconstruction built to commemorate 1100 years of Icelandic settlement.

Location: Skeiða- og Gnúpverjahreppur

GPS coordinates: 64.15167,-19.75250

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:46