Snartarstaðir

Snartarstaðir is part of the Northern Þingeyjarsýsla Heritage Museum and located about two kilometers south of Kópasker. The museum presents a unique collection of everyday items showing daily life in the area in the 19th and 20th century.

For many years the museum has been lead by women of the area what reflects in the wide array of handmade items that are on display. Embroidery, knitted clothing and traditional costumes. The most stunning piece is the traditional wedding dress – an item rarely to be found elsewhere in Iceland.