Keldur Turf Farm
Keldur
One of Iceland's best-preserved old turf farms, with some buildings dating back to the Middle Ages and connected to the sagas.
Keldur is a historic building complex in the Rangá valley, managed by the National Museum of Iceland. It consists of several turf-roofed wooden houses, and some structures may date from the 12th or 13th century. It also preserves a medieval tunnel leading to the stream, linked to Ingjaldr, a character in Njáls saga. It is open in summer only, with a small admission fee. A visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes. From Hvolsvöllur, drive about 10 kilometers north along Route 264. The gravel section is reachable by ordinary cars.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- LAVA Centre
- Seljalandsfoss
- Nauthúsagil Ravine
- Seljavallalaug
- Þórsmörk
- Skógafoss
- Skógar Museum
- Fimmvörðuháls Trail