Saudaneshus

Sauðaneshús in Langanes is the oldest stone house in Þingeyjar Counties and it is practically unique in a national sense as masonry houses of this type are extremely rare in Iceland. The house was built in 1879 from gray basalt and was used as a vicarage. It was renovated 1991-2003 as it had become dilapidated. Today Sauðaneshús houses the exhibition “Að sækja björg í björg” that showcases how life was in Langanes when Sauðaneshús was inhabited in last the century and how the vicarage was essentially the center of the community in the area.

Langanes in northern Þingeyjar County is rich in natural resources such as driftwood and a diverse birdlife. The exhibition shows how people utilized the resources from their nearby surroundings in order to survive. Nature is an intrinsic part of life in Langanes and it is therefore kept in the forefront of the exhibition, with an emphasis on the birdlife in the area.

Sauðaneshús belongs to the National Museum’s Historic Building Collection, but is run by the District Cultural Center and is open for visitors during the summer.

Photos: Sauðaneshús

Sauðaneshús

OPENING HOURS

Summer: 15. June - 15. August

Open Tuesday - Sunday 13 - 17

Winter: Closed

Group visits outside opening hours are possible by appointment.

ENTRANCE FEE

Admission: 1.200 ISK.

Elderly / students*: 900 ISK.

Disabled* / Children under 16: Free

Members of Físos* and ICOM*: Free

Groups (10+): 1.000 ISK.

*ID required

It is also possible to buy an entry ticket that gives you access to all four MMÞ museums once during the calendar year 2023 = 2.000 ISK

**Elderly / Students*: 1.500 ISK.**

Disabled / Children under 16: Free

PHONE

+354 863 0018 (summer)

+354 464-1860 (winter)

E-MAIL

safnahus[hjá]husmus.is

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