Welcome to Eiriksstadir

Stepping stone to New Worlds

Leif the Lucky son of Iceland discovers America

Most evidence suggest that Eirik the Red´s son Leif Ericsson "Leif the Lucky" was born at Eirkisstadir. Leifur became the first Europian to set foot in North America, wich he named Vinland, in the year 1000.  more

Home of Eirik the Red and Leif the lucky	A heritage come to life	Heritage come to life A living museum
Hidden away in west  Iceland, Dalabyggð was the starting point for one of the most exciting chapter in the history of mankind:   The Viking Age expansion westward which took explorers first to Greenland and later to the shore of North America   more	Archaeological research at Eiriksstadir in the mid-20th century and again in 1997-1999 revealed the site of a 10th-century longhouse. The site remains visible, and in addition a reconstruction of the longhouse has been built.   more	The site remains visible, and in addition a reconstruction of the longhouse has been built. Visitor to the longhouse are welcomed by guides in Viking Age costume. Open every day 9:00-18:00 1. juni- 31. august Also for group at other time   more about the longhouse

How to get there	A map of the area	Choice of leisure and travel options in the area
Drive road  nr.   1 - North from Reykjavík   Take road  nr.  60 - Brattabrekka   Take road  nr. 586 - Haukadalur    Distance:   From Budardalur       15 km.  (10 min)   From Borgarnes         75 km. (1 hour)   From Stykkisholmur   80 km. (1 hour)