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All language & literature museums to visit in Iceland

Celebrate the power of words at 3 language and literature museums in Iceland. These museums explore the history of languages, literary works, and the lives of authors.

Are you a literature enthusiast? Here are the best language and literature museums in Iceland

  1. 1

    Settlement Centre

     Borgarnes
    This place presents the history of Iceland and heroes of the Icelandic Sagas.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  3. Nonni's House2

    Nonni's House

     Akureyri
    Nonnahús, located in the Icelandic city of Akureyri, is renowned as the childhood home of the Icelandic author Jón Sveinsson. This historical house offers a glimpse into the early life of the author, providing a unique perspective on his works and the influences that shaped them.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology History
  4. 3

    Gljúfrasteinn

     Mosfellsbær
    Gljúfrasteinn, located in Mosfellsdal by the Köldukvísl river, was the home of renowned author Halldór Laxness and his family for more than fifty years. Today, it serves as a museum dedicated to the life and works of the author. Visitors can explore the house and gain insights into the life of one of Iceland's most celebrated literary figures.
     4.4
    History & Anthropology HistoryArt & Design Art