Westfjords
An interesting place to travel to and visit
Proximity to fishing grounds
In Rauðasandshreppur were many fishing stations whence fishermen plied their trade, and relics of that history are in many parts of the museum. There, visitors get to see the objects which were used to catch fish and the accommodation available to people at the stations.
Boatwrights and inventors
The works of many craftsmen are in the museum. Foremost among these are the boatwrights, who were the artists of their times. The museum features many boats, including a boat designed by the first Icelandic naval engineer, Bárður Tómasson. In addition, there are many rowboats which were built around Breiðafjörður and in the southern part of Westfjords.
The whalers
In the museum, there are also many noteworthy objects from the Icelanders’ whaling period, from Suðureyri by Tálknafjörður. On display are photographs which depict vividly what it was like to ply this trade.
Opening hours
The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 from 21th of May till 11th of September.
The museum may be opened on request at other hours. Contact the museum director, telephone 896 5363.
Enquiries can also be e-mailed to museum@hnjotur.is.
Schedule of events 2011
Schedule of events 2011 is forthcoming ...
Breiðafjörður Bay Circle welcomes you!
The Egill Ólafsson Museum at Hnjótur , Örlygshöfn, Phone: 4561511, e-mail: museum@hnjotur.is, Webdesing: Emstrur