Snorrastofa
Snorrastofa
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Annelies B
Antwerp Province, Belgium214 contributions
Aug 2020
I was very impressed with this museum. There was a lot to read, nicely displayed, and with an accompagnied app. Although there was a lot of information on display, the museum was spacious and has a calm setting.
This museum gave me a better understanding of the surrounding buildings and places, and I certainly got the interest to familiarise myself with the writings of Snorri Sturluson, so I bought some books in the store, and I will think of the museum while reading them.
This museum gave me a better understanding of the surrounding buildings and places, and I certainly got the interest to familiarise myself with the writings of Snorri Sturluson, so I bought some books in the store, and I will think of the museum while reading them.
Written September 27, 2020
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Thank you for your review, hope you enjoy the books.
best wishes
Sigrún Þormar
manager
Written September 29, 2020
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P H
186 contributions
Oct 2022
A pleasant stop along the Ring Road in Rykholt! The "gift shop" is so much more than a gift shop - be sure and talk with the proprietress. She was happy to share the history of the area, the most famous characters, religion - so many details that enhanced our understanding of where we were, the people and their culture. We picked up a copy of The Sagas - a fabulous read for our journey!
Written December 26, 2022
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Brian D
Denver, CO2,351 contributions
May 2021
Really enjoyed visiting this property. The museum itself was closed. But the property and grounds were still very enjoyable and signage on the property explains the history of this place. There are also some great buildings and architecture on display here. A very nice place to stop and visit and enjoy the colorful and historical grounds.
Written August 2, 2021
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Trek647603
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Oct 2022 • Couples
Wonderful exhibit on Snorri Sturluson. Fascinating man, amazing history. A little disappointed the archaeological findings were not more apparent in the outside area - all covered with grass. We did not have a guided tour- that would have made it even better.
The bookstore was also very enjoyable. Wide variety of literature available, including many icelandic sagas.
Highly recommend for any literature/medieval history buffs.
The bookstore was also very enjoyable. Wide variety of literature available, including many icelandic sagas.
Highly recommend for any literature/medieval history buffs.
Written October 20, 2022
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Niels E
Birkerod, Denmark136 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Reykholt is a very historic place. What you find there is a pretty church, but most importantly this is where the famous Snorri Sturluson lived from 1178-1241. He is considered one of the most important poets that Iceland has had. His sagas are highly rated, not least "Heimskringla" about Norwegian kings from the oldest times. He was also one of the leading political figures of his time. These activities ultimately led to his death. He was - ironically - murdered on the orders of the Norwegian king of the day. The museum here is devoted to him, his life and his travels.
The museum is not too big, well organized and you can do it in about an hour.
The trip to Reykholt from Reykjavik, however, is part of the experience. And it is magnificent. I did it late September, beautiful fall colors all around, snow-capped mountains and views towards the Eiriksjökull gletcher. You can also stop en route and watch steaming hot springs, being now domesticated to heat the houses.
You will not regret spending a day to do this trip.
The museum is not too big, well organized and you can do it in about an hour.
The trip to Reykholt from Reykjavik, however, is part of the experience. And it is magnificent. I did it late September, beautiful fall colors all around, snow-capped mountains and views towards the Eiriksjökull gletcher. You can also stop en route and watch steaming hot springs, being now domesticated to heat the houses.
You will not regret spending a day to do this trip.
Written September 30, 2014
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Marit G
Baerum Municipality, Norway7 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Our guide, priest Geir Waage was so knowledgeable and such a good story teller. We got fascinated! It was very interesting to see the old saga books and Reykholt church. As a Norwegian family group of 17 persons aged 8 - 83 we learned a lot from Geir. In spite a history full of hostility, Icelanders decided to settle a human and democratic society. We are impressed. Keeping history alive like here at Snorrastofa gives such a good transfer value to today's society.
The museum shop is very good. You can find local hand made jewelry usable for everyday life. Geir`s wife gave us a very warm welcoming service.
The museum shop is very good. You can find local hand made jewelry usable for everyday life. Geir`s wife gave us a very warm welcoming service.
Written November 28, 2015
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Thank you for your kind review.
Tak for de venlige ord.
kind regards,
Sigrun ThormarSnorrastofa
project manager
Written September 22, 2016
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schmidtmg
Switzerland1,027 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
We visited Snorrastofa with Icelandic friends who are knowledgeable about the life and writings of Snorri Sturluson, who wrote the saga of the Norwegian kings in the early 1200's. There is a nice shop with plenty of literature about Snorri's life. The museum exhibits are rather limited, but I guess that this has to do with the fact is used as church community venue. Close by is a small circular pool called 'Snorri's pool' with hot spring water....
Written August 24, 2018
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Thank you for your review. Yes you are absolutly right about our limited space for the exhibition, as we are renting the church community hall. The vision and hope for the future is our own exhibition house, where we be able to recieve and display exhibitions from abroad, which we are frequently offerd, but we just dont have the space to receive. We would also want to make the basis exhibition about Snorri and his work more complete.
Hopefully in the future ....
best wishes,
Sigrún Guttormsdóttir Þormar
Written August 25, 2018
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Søren G
Aabyhoej, Denmark14 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Thank you, Sigrun Guttormsdóttir Thormar, for the interesting guided tour and for sharing your knowledge about Snorri! We highly recommend a visit to Snorrastofa!
Written July 9, 2018
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Hej Søren,
tusind tak for besøget og håber at se jer igen på et senere tidspunkt!
mange hilsner,
Sigrun
Written July 10, 2018
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wrightsabq
Pasadena, CA40 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
If you are a hardcore lover of Icelandic history, culture, and literature, you will want to make a pilgrimage to Reykholt, a short half-day drive from Reykjavik. This was the home base of Snorri Sturluson, the chieftain, lawgiver, diplomat, traveler, scholar, historian and saga-writer (Prose Edda, Heimskringla, and (probably) Egil's Saga, and thus one of the most significant figures of the Middle Ages.
The Visitor Center gives a good overview of Snorri's life and works. The grounds are situated in a beautiful rural setting. The "new church" is a lovely example of the vernacular architecture favored by Icelandic Lutheranism. One can still see some of the archeological remains of Snorri's walled compound, including the circular hot spring where he bathed and socialized, complete with an underground tunnel from the pool to his residence.
For those who are less interested in Snorri and his time, this is a second- or third-tier destination. For those of us who are enthralled by Icelandic history and literature, it is a must-see.
The Visitor Center gives a good overview of Snorri's life and works. The grounds are situated in a beautiful rural setting. The "new church" is a lovely example of the vernacular architecture favored by Icelandic Lutheranism. One can still see some of the archeological remains of Snorri's walled compound, including the circular hot spring where he bathed and socialized, complete with an underground tunnel from the pool to his residence.
For those who are less interested in Snorri and his time, this is a second- or third-tier destination. For those of us who are enthralled by Icelandic history and literature, it is a must-see.
Written August 15, 2016
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Thank you for your kind review.
kind regards,
Sigrun ThormarSnorrastofa
project manager
Written September 22, 2016
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Geir G
Tocksfors, Sweden42 contributions
Nov 2015
I was so happy to come here, and I was really fortunate to have a member of staff show me around the place. Truly fascinating history. Such a shame that they have not recived more grants, because there is so much more they can do with the place. But to see Snorres Jacuzzi (the one all modern day Jacuzzis are inspired by), and to be able to enter into the tunnel where he died was awsome. For me more valuable than all Northern lights and whales combined.
Written November 17, 2015
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Thank you for your kind review.
kind regards,
Sigrun ThormarSnorrastofa
project manager
Written September 22, 2016
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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