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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
An open discussion on the Icelandic saga Burnt Njal
Discussions at the Saga Centre
The Njal Fire from Burnt Njal has a 1000 year anniversary
Bjarni Eiríkur Sigurðsson
Einar Kárason
Elísabet Kristín Jökulsdóttir
Sigurður Hróarsson
On Sunday, March 6, at. 13:00 (and into the afternoon) there will be an open discussion on the Icelandic saga Burnt Njal, at the Saga Centre Hall in Hvolsvöllur town.
Speakers will be Elisabet Kristin Jokulsdóttir writer, Einar Karason writer, Bjarni Eirikur Sigurdsson Burnt Njal expert and Sigurdur Hroarsson literary scholar. Einar will inform us who is the author of the Saga – no more no less, and Sigurdur Bjarni will talk about the author of the Saga and his methods, but Elisabet will surprise us with her story. Between discussions and when they finish there will be a general discussion about the Saga and its author. Everyone is welcome to listen to speeches and participate in the discussion. Admission ISK 1000. Coffee and cakes. The bar will be open.
There will also be an exhibition by Thorhildur Jondsdottir, where you can find paintings of the characters from the Burnt Njal saga.