Audio Guide of Snorrastofa

Snorrastofa is usually open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the high season (summer), although hours are reduced in winter. The center is located in Reykholt and is very easy to reach by car from Route 50, making it an ideal detour if you are traveling through western Iceland. To confirm any last-minute changes, check their official website.

Access to the visitor center and shop is free, but the exhibition about Snorri Sturluson costs approximately 1,500 to 2,000 ISK per adult. They offer discounts for seniors and groups, and admission is usually free for children under 16, making it an excellent family-friendly visit.

I recommend setting aside between 45 minutes and one hour to enjoy the exhibition at a relaxed pace and understand the historical context. If you also want to walk around outside, see the old church, and visit the famous Snorralaug pool, plan for a total stop of about 90 minutes.

You are standing at the cradle of Norse literature. Snorri Sturluson was the most influential historian, poet, and politician of the 13th century, author of the Edda and Heimskringla. Visiting this place is essential for understanding the Icelandic sagas and Viking mythology in the very place where they were written.

The summer months, from June to August, are ideal because of the weather and the long daylight hours, allowing you to explore the outdoor areas comfortably. I suggest going early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the largest tour groups and better experience the mystical atmosphere of the place.

Yes, the main Snorrastofa building, where the exhibition and services are located, is modern and includes ramps and adapted restrooms. Access to some of the historic outdoor areas, such as the very edge of the old pool, may involve uneven ground, but they can still be seen from accessible areas.

The location is strategic: just a short distance away you have the spectacular Hraunfossar and Barnafoss waterfalls. You can also complete the day by relaxing at the Krauma geothermal spa, which is fed by the nearby Deildartunguhver hot spring.

Do not skip the gift shop, as it has an excellent selection of books on mythology and local crafts that you will not find elsewhere. Also, if you use our audio guide while walking around the outdoor areas, you will better understand the function of the underground tunnel that connected Snorri's house to his thermal pool.