The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft, Holmavík, Westfjords
The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft, Holmavík, Westfjords
This award-winning museum is by Hólmavík's inner harbour. Unlike the witches of the infamous Salem trials in New England, almost all of Iceland’s convicted witches were men.
Most of their occult practices were old Viking traditions or superstitions, but hidden grimoires (magic books) full of puzzling runic designs were proof enough for the local witch hunters (the area's elite) to burn around 20 souls (mostly peasants) at stake.
The museum is open every day from 9:00 - 18:00.
The last guest can enter the museum 30 minutes before closing hour. Restaurant
Restaurant Galdur is open every day from 9:00 - 18:00.
Admission fee to the museum is ISK 950.-
Groups +10 people ISK 800.-
Students ISK 800
Seniors and disabled persons ISK 700.-
Free admission for children 17 years old and younger
