From Akureyri: Skagafjörður Farm Visit with Viking Battle

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.
Take a trip to Skagafjörður, west of Akureyri, to visit local farmers and learn how Icelanders lived throughout the centuries. Meet the beautiful horse, goats, and the Icelandic dog. At the end of the day, visit an exhibition of the largest Viking battle in Iceland that took place in 1238 and step back into history 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, why they came here, and what they brought with them. Icelandic horses and the Icelandic dog are good examples 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.

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.

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, see how Icelanders live on a farm today, and get a glimpse into how life and work was on the farm throughout the centuries. A newly built turf stable like they used to be in the “good old days” is part of the farm as well.

After plenty of time exploring the farm and some refreshments, drive to Sauðárkrókur. At Sauðárkrókur, 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. The exhibition is an immersive experience which invites its guests to experience history in a super modern and artful interactive installation.

Stop at Sauðarkrókur for 1.5–2 hours so you will have plenty of time to look at the Viking Battle exhibition, go to a café or restaurant for some lunch, or stroll around the town.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.