Excursion Culture walk tour at Djupivogur

Take a guided walk and explore some of Djúpivogur's cultural highlights on this relaxed excursion. Join your local guide and set out from Djúpivogur's old harbor, close to Langabúð, the oldest house in the town, which introduces you to the fascinating cultural aspect of this tiny town.

Head to Audun's Stone & Mineral Museum, founded by a local man named Audun who used to collect rocks and stones as a hobby that could now be more aptly described as an obsession. When his collection grew to enormous proportions, he invested in a rock cutter and polishing equipment and eventually an entire museum so that he could store, and of course share, his fascinating geode collection. During your visit, gain a whole new perspective on the hidden dimensions of everyday rocks and see inside cuts of crystals found locally such as agate, quartz crystal, zeolite, and many other minerals.

In the new Harbor area, contemplate the unusual outdoor granite artwork placed around the waterfront and walk to the Merry Bay egg sculpture series. It is hard to say whether Djúpivogur is more famous for its real birdlife or for its Eggs of Merry Bay (Eggin i Gledivik) sculpture, which has quite possibly stolen the show. The sculpture consists of 34 to-scale, oversized eggs dotted along the water's edge, each representing a local bird species. The most significant egg represents the throat diver, a bird commonly seen in and around Djúpivogur.

Next, head to "the tank"; once used as a storage facility for fish-liver oil, the round tank gracing the harbor has been thoroughly cleaned and restored. It is now a venue for performing musicians and exhibiting artists. It was officially opened in 2016 and has been hugely successful. Artists and musicians are drawn to the idyllic, serene surroundings, and the pleasing acoustics inside the tank. Be prepared for a surprise musical event. Your tour ends at the pier.

Points of interests

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