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The Icelandic Horse Museum – well worth a visit!
- Location: Housed in the historic stable buildings right next to Hólar University.
- Management: Kristín Halldórsdóttir took over management and fundamentally modernized the exhibition content and presentations.
- Exhibitions: Rotating annual insights into history, historical equipment (such as old saddles), and a “Corner of Fame” for famous horses and riders.
- Highlights: An audio walk and virtual reality headsets that allow visitors to virtually “tölt” through Icelandic lava fields.
The center is open daily (except Mondays) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the summer.
All Icelandic horse enthusiasts are warmly invited to visit Hólar and experience the history of the Icelandic horse!
https://www.sogusetur.is/
A land of fire and ice, with more sheep than inhabitants, characterized by a unique nature! This is just a brief description of such a diverse country. While a volcano may erupt on one side of the country, you can hike a glacier, admire the Northern Lights, or take a bath in a hot spring on the other side of the country - at the same time.
This not only speaks for diversity, but also for spontaneity, which is also reflected in the changeable weather in Iceland. A popular Icelandic saying is "If you do not like the current weather, just wait for five minutes".
In contrast to this inconsistency, one thing is constant and that is the enthusiasm for Icelandic horses! The Vikings brought horses to the island in the 9th century.
To find out more about Iceland, you can find travelogues, reports, or interesting facts here in the UNDRA Journal!