Guided Historical Turf Farm Tour at Keldur
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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.
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.
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What's Included
Included
Guided tour at 11:00 and 15:00.
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Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
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
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.
Itinerary
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.
Additional Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Available Languages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund Schedule
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