Westfjords
An interesting place to travel to and visit
Hangars and aerodromes in the Westfjords
At the air relics museum are two control centres from Patreksfjörður and Þingeyri, and many objects from the centres have been placed within them. Visitors can acquaint themselves with the development of aviation, instruction and diverse information about the history of aviation.
The Russian Antonov aircraft
This is the only aircraft of its kind in a museum in the Nordic countries. The aircraft is a noteworthy piece which all visitors to Hnjótur must see. It was used beyond 1990 in Eastern Europe and has an interesting history.
Surprising variety
At Hnjótur, there are many objects from the first years of aviation in Iceland. There, one can see parts of aviation history which are nowhere else to be seen, for example the roller used in the construction of the Reykjavík airport.
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