Glaumbaer turf farm and museum

Glaumbaer turf farm and museum is a historic farm complex in northern Iceland with roots dating back to the eleventh century. The existing buildings were constructed in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries and form a connected system of rooms. The turf walls are laid in a herringbone pattern that provided effective insulation against the harsh climate. The farm stands on the plains of Skagafjordur, surrounded by open landscapes and distant sea cliffs. Glaumbaer turf farm and museum offers a clear insight into traditional rural life in Iceland.