Gásir

The medieval harbor site of Gásir extends across a large area 11 kilometers north of Akureyri along the Icelandic northern coast.

Between 1100 and 1550, Gásir operated as the central trading post for northern Iceland, facilitating commerce with merchants from Scandinavia and Northern Europe.

The excavations at Gásir revealed an extensive collection of medieval pottery pieces from Germany and England, marking intense international trade connections.

The Akureyri Museum manages guided visits to Gásir from October through May between 13:00 and 16:00, and from June through September between 11:00 and 17:00.

The site contains multiple deep ground depressions that mark the exact locations where medieval merchant houses and storage buildings once stood.

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

GPS coordinates: 65.77824,-18.17019

Latest update: April 6, 2025 20:01