Snorrastofa
Snorrastofa
4.2
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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fefroe
Kiel, Germany18 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Lovingly made museum, seems very small, but we can say that an hour is not enough. The staff were very friendly, relaxed and helpful. The information texts (and more than is written) are available as an audio guide for your cell phone in many languages. You learn a lot about the old days, the relationships between Iceland/Norway/Sweden and how the power structures have developed and changed.
Written April 28, 2024
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Annelies B
Antwerp Province, Belgium203 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
207 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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EmeraldDiva
Victoria, Australia3,744 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
This is a pretty place to visit but there is not a lot to do here. Snorri Sturloson was an interesting fellow and it is fun to explore where he once lived.....and bathed (there is a reconstruction of his pool). The bookshop here though is outstanding, so much of interest, so many good books on Snorri and Iceland, worth a visit for this alone.
Written October 3, 2023
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Brian D
Denver, CO2,381 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
6 contributions
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, Denmark129 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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Jules060617
Lausanne, Switzerland1,559 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
This is, first and foremost, a study center and church. However, there is a museum exhibit (fee) that explains the life and importance of Snorri Sturluson, one of Iceland's most important characters, poet, traveller, politician and business man. Worth a visit. The shop has a good selection of books for all ages in Icelandic, English, some German, and a few in French.
Written June 9, 2023
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schmidtmg
Switzerland1,164 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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