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The Saga Centre
At the Saga Centre there is a unique historical display, a viking exhibition, art gallery called The Worm, a model of Thingvellir national park, souvenir shop and a book store. There is also the Saga Hall, a dining and gathering hall in a historical setting that can seat at least 100 people and can be rented for all kinds of gatherings and parties.
Opening Hours
- May 15 until September 15 we are open every day of the week from 09:00-18:00.
- September 16 through May 14 we are only open on weekends from 10:00 - 17:00.
- We can arrange openings at other dates and hours by agreement. Please contact us.-
Groups and individuals can order visits to the Saga Centre, order an historical field trip or order access to the Saga Hall at any time.
Our phone is (354) 487 8781. Directors cell phone, 24 hour, is (354) 618 6143.
Emails: njala@njala.is or ziggi@siol.net
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News and events
Saga trails of Iceland
Saga trails of Iceland
Co-op exhibition
Since 1999 the Saga Centre has hosted an exhibition of Icelandic cooperative society, where guests can learn about the history of trade, commerce and the cooperative movement. Take a glance back in time and explore the life and work of past generations. The exhibition is conceived as a journey through time and enables guests to walk through the past 100 years of trade in Southern Iceland.
The cooperative developments in the first half of the 19th century in Iceland led to the modern cooperative movement. Visitors to the Co-op Exhibition can learn many intriguing things about both commercial activity and 20th-century technological advances. Various collections of objects such as books, photos of old commerce and cooperative activities in the southern part of Iceland are available for viewing. Visitors can see a replica of the original shop at Eyrabakki as it was on that first day of trading, with its simple furnishings and equipment and the old offices of former cooperative owners.