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Farm Visit From Akureyri to Skagafjordur

By The Traveling Viking
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Activity location

  • Skagafjordur
    • Skagafjordur, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hof Cultural and Conference Centre
    • 12 Strandgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedIn-person Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedFree Wi fi
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What you can expect

Discover the heritage of the Icelandic people and the Viking ancestors on a guided tour from Akureyri. Visit a local farm, meet the animals, learn about the Viking Battle of 1238 with a VR experience.
The heritage of the Icelanders plays a big role in every family. The old Viking stories tell us about how the families got to Iceland in the 9th century and what they brought with them. Icelandic horses and the Icelandic dog have been here since the Viking days.

Visit the Old Stable, built of turf and rocks like Icelanders used to make houses for more than 1000 years. This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to find out more about Icelandic culture and daily life during different periods in history, as well as meet and learn more about the Icelandic horse.
After exploring the farm and some refreshments, drive to Sauðárkrókur and visit an exhibition and VR experience where you are able to jump back in time and take part in an Icelandic Viking battle from the year 1238.

Activity itinerary

Skagafjordur
  • 1h 30m
Tour start in Akureyri and we do drive to Lytingsstaðir horse breeding farm, Drive through really beautiful landscape and mountain view on the way.
Lytingsstadir Riding Tours
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
On this 7 hour tour we drive west from Akureyri, through beautiful valleys, pass some unique jagged mountains and steep cliffs, to visit some locals on their farm. At this farm you get to see how Icelanders live on a farm today, you also get a glimpse into how life and work was on the farm throughout the centuries. A newly built turf stable like they use to be in the “good old days” is part of the farm as well. The heritage of the Icelanders plays a big role in every family. The old Viking stories tell us about how the families got to Iceland in the 9th century. Why they came here and what they brought with them. Icelandic horses & the Icelandic dog are good example of things that have been here since the Viking days. Heritage provides us with the knowledge of how things were made and used in the rural areas of the world.
1238 The Battle of Iceland
  • 2h 40m
  • Admission ticket included
After plenty of time exploring the farm and some refreshments we drive to Sauðárkrókur. At Sauðárkrókur we visit an exhibition and VR experience where we are able to jump back in time and take part in an Icelandic Viking battle from the year 1238. The exhibition is an immersive experience which invites its guests to experience history in a super modern and artful interactive installation. We stop at Sauðarkrókur for 1,5 – 2 hours so you will have plenty time to look at the Viking Battle exhibition, go to a café or restaurant for some lunch or stroll around the town. (Lunch is not included in tour price).
Akureyri
  • 1h 20m
After spending the day in Skagafjörður, it's time to head back to Akureyri where there is an option to be dropped off at your accommodation.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSkagafjordur
    • Skagafjordur, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHof Cultural and Conference Centre
    • 12 Strandgata
    • 600, Akureyri, Akureyrarbær, Iceland