Guided Historical Turf Farm Tour at Keldur

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30 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Want to travel back in time? At Keldur you can experience how Icelanders lived in the past.

For centuries, turf houses were the homes of the majority of Icelanders. The turf farm at Keldur is an excellent example of old Icelandic architecture, that blends seamlessly into the natural landscape.

Keldur is one of the largest preserved turf farms in south Iceland, owned by The National Museum of Iceland.

Book your visit into the past and discover Icelandic history.

What's Included

Guided tour at 11:00 and 15:00.
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Keldur á Rangárvöllum

You'll have to get there by car. On road 1, between the towns Hella and Hvolsvöllur, you'll take road 264 (north of road 1). After a few minutes drive you will see the Keldur sign.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 30 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
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    Keldur

    A guided tour inside Keldur one of the largest preserved turf farms in south Iceland. The wooden frame of the hut is characteristic of Roman style. From the hut there is an underground tunnel thought to date from the 12th or 13th century. These structures of turf houses blend seamlessly into the natural landscape.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by National Museum of Iceland

Tags

Museum Tickets & Passes
Attractions & Museums
Museums
Seasonal
Ancient Ruins
Monuments and Memorials
DSA non-compliant

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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