The House of Shark Jörundur

Worth Coming Over For?

A nice museum to visit but it doesn't take very long to visit so is it worth the journey over? That said, it only takes 15 minutes on the ferry to get here so if you get your timing right, it probably...

Informative and pleasant visit

Had a pleasant visit yesterday. My 6-year old was interested in everything in the museum, which is great because this is a low-tech museum. Nothing digital or with screens but artifacts and photograph...

Nice tour with a local guide

I had a great time looking around the museum with a member of staff who knew everything about the history of the island. She was a very nice local.

Great visit

The house of Hákarla Jörundur is a good museum with many interesting things to see. The fishing kite is one of them. Many other interesting things as well that shows the life and history of this fanta...

History - well preserved

Fascinating history of shark fishing on the island of Hrisey. My favourite object was a beautiful music book!