Kjell Arild Pollestad April 24. 2026

Kjell Arild Pollestad

Pollestad translated Heimskringla ( The Norwegian Kings Sagas ) into Norwegian, the book came out in modern Norwegian language in 2012. Pollestad wisited Snorrastofa with a group from Stavanger Norway, Sigrun Guttormsdottir Þormar gave them a guided tour around the building.

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Guest reception open during Easter holidays April 1. 2026

Guest reception open during Easter holidays

Snorrastofa guest reception will be open during the Easter holidays, all days between 10 and 17 hours.

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History Hit with Dan Snow September 18. 2025

History Hit with Dan Snow

Dan Snow with crew filming in Reykholt. Sigrún G Þormar, Snorrastofa Department manager standing beside Dan.

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Henry David Thoreau July 26. 2025

Henry David Thoreau

Henry David Thoreau and the Nick of Time

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Saga Thing - podcast July 3. 2025

Saga Thing - podcast

Episode 27b – Icelandic Impressions of the Sagas (Interview with Sigrún Guttormsdóttir Þormar of Snorrastofa)
May 27, 2025 / Saga Thing Podcast

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Welcome to Reykholt  the home of Snorri Sturluson May 31. 2025

Welcome to Reykholt the home of Snorri Sturluson

Welcome to Reykholti, the home of Snorri Sturluson

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Summer opening hours in Snorrastofa Guest Reception May 18. 2025

Summer opening in Snorrastofa

We are open from 10 AM til 5PM all days. Guided tours and lectures need to be ordered in advance.

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Easter opening April 16. 2025

Easter opening

Snorrastofa Guest Reception will be open during Easter holidays. Opening hours between 10 Am and 5 PM.

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Holiday  in January January 1. 2025

Holiday in January

Snorrastofa Guest reception will be closed from 9.January until l 27.th January 2025. Open again on the 28.th January at 10 AM.

Always welcome to send us a mail at snorrastofa@snorrastofa.is if in need for further information or requests.

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Visitor’s Reception’s Opening Hours

1 May – 31 August:
every day 10 – 17

1 Sept. – 30 April:
weekdays 10 – 17
Otherwise by arrangement.