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Eiríksstaðir Viking Longhouse
Sight · West Iceland & Snæfellsnes
A reconstructed Viking-age turf longhouse in Haukadalur marking the birthplace of Leif Eriksson’s father, Erik the Red.
AccessEntrance fee · flat walk from car park, open ~15 May-30 Sep
GPS65.0181, -21.3325
Local tip: Costumed guides give live demonstrations in summer; check ahead as it’s only open mid-May to early September.
Near Eiríksstaðir Viking Longhouse
- Stay: Hótel Bifröst (30 km)
- Fuel: N1 Staðarskáli (18 km)
- Campsite: Búðardalur Campsite (22 km)
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