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Information Board outside the reconstructed farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, HeimaeyThe valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant…
Interior of the Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, HeimaeyThe valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant…
Reconstructed Farmhouse (Herjólfsbær) at Herjólfsdalur, HeimaeyThe valley of Herjólfsdalur was excavated in the 1970s, with the oldest remains dated to the ninth century: a century older than the first inhabitant…
Replica of an Altar Frontal with Scenes from Óláfs saga helgaAltar frontal illustrated with scenes from Óláfs saga helga, written in 1320-30 about the Norwegian King St. Olaf, (1015 to 1028). The altar resides…
Information Board Explaining the History of the Stave Church in HeimaeyExplanation of the construction of the Norwegian Stave Church and the history of Christianity in Heimaey
Norwegian Stave Church in HeimaeyThe replica stave church in Heimaey was a gift from the Norwegian state. It was erected in the year 2000 to commemorate 1000 years of Christianity in…
Statue by Niels Christian Frandsen Entitled Hús GuðannaA statue standing outside the Norwegian Church in Heimaey, Westman Islands. The statue was erected in 1999 and is named Hús Guðanna, 'House of the…
Viking Figurine outside the 50 Degrees North shop, HeimaeyA colourful figurine (including horned helmet) outside a shop in Heimaey in the Westman Islands
Viking Tours in HeimaeyPhoto of a Viking Tour bus in Heimaey in the Westman Islands. The company runs tours by boat and bus. The branding of the business draws on the Viking…
Vélaverkstæðið Thor Business in HeimaeyVélaverkstæðið Thor is a metalworking workshop in Heimaey in the Westman Islands. It uses the image of the Norse god Thor in its branding.