Gásir

Gásir is a medieval harbor settlement that spreads across a large area along the northern coast of Iceland. The site contains the remains of houses, storage buildings, and other structures that show how a busy trading post operated during the medieval period.

The trading post emerged during the Viking era and grew into a major hub for commerce between Iceland and Europe. The settlement was gradually abandoned as trading routes shifted and new ports developed elsewhere.

This place served as a meeting point where merchants from different European lands gathered to trade goods and establish business connections. Visitors can observe traces of how this international exchange shaped daily life and commerce in this remote northern region.

The site lies north of Akureyri and is reached by a road that runs through flat terrain. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear because the ground is uneven and can become slippery in wet weather.

Buried beneath the ground are pottery fragments from Germany and England that reveal how far trading relationships extended. These discoveries tell the story of ships that regularly sailed back and forth between northern lands.

Website: https://visitakureyri.is/en/see-and-do/attractions/gasir-medival-trading-place

GPS coordinates: 65.77824,-18.17019

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01