Hidden in a modest Hrísey home is one of Iceland's most surreal and beloved curiosities: the personal museum of Jörundur, a fisherman who spent decades collecting oddities, antiques, and Greenlandic shark lore. Taste fermented hákarl and hear living Icelandic history.
What to expect
Step inside a traditional Icelandic home where every wall, shelf, and corner brims with a lifetime of extraordinary collecting — from Greenlandic kayaks and hand-carved fishing tools to Arctic curiosities and Communist-era memorabilia. Jörundur or a family member guides you through the story with warmth and humour, pausing to offer a taste of hákarl (fermented Greenlandic shark) — a rite of passage for any Iceland visitor. The conversation alone, conducted in a cosy Icelandic kitchen, is worth the ferry ride. It is eccentric, moving, and completely unforgettable.
Good to know
The museum is informal; check opening hours locally or via hrisey.is before visiting — it typically opens when cruise ships and ferries are in. Located a short walk from the Hrísey ferry pier. Combine with the ptarmigan nature walk for a full island morning. Cash or card — confirm locally. No advance online booking; simply arrive.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Hrisey — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Hrisey
- Private Whale Watching in Eyjafjörður — World's Longest Fjord
- Goðafoss Waterfall & Mývatn Geothermal Lakes — Private Day Drive
- Forest Lagoon Thermal Spa — Exclusive Geothermal Bathing Above Akureyri
- Hrísey Island Ptarmigan Trail & Birdwatcher's Walk with a Local Guide
- Private Fly-Fishing for Arctic Char on Icelandic Highland Rivers