Nonni's House, Wooden house museum in Akureyri, Iceland
Nonni's House is a two-story wooden building in Akureyri featuring white-framed windows and dark wood exterior typical of 19th-century Icelandic construction. Inside, original furnishings, personal belongings, and photographs document the life of the building's former resident.
The building was constructed in 1850 and became home to writer Jón Sveinsson, who left at age 12 to study abroad in France. This departure marked the start of his journey that would make him known across the world.
The house carries the name of its most famous resident, the writer Jón Sveinsson, whose childhood becomes visible through the rooms and objects here. Visitors can understand how his early life shaped the stories he would later write for children around the world.
A guided tour works best here to fully explore the rooms and collections throughout the building. The location is central in Akureyri, making it easy to reach on foot from other nearby attractions.
A sculpture by artist Nína Sæmundsson stands outside the house, honoring the building's most celebrated resident. A memorial grove marks the birthplace of Sveinsson in the nearby settlement of Möðruvellir.
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