Guided Historical Turf Farm Tour at Keldur
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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Guided Historical Turf Farm Tour at Keldur
What's included in Guided Historical Turf Farm Tour at Keldur
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour at 11:00 and 15:00.
- All Fees and Taxes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
