Gljufrasteinn was the home of the writer Halldor Laxness, in the Mosfellsdalur valley just outside Reykjavik. Halldor Laxness was an Icelandic novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955. It is now a museum, kept much as it was when the family lived there.
The home of Halldor Laxness
Halldor Laxness lived and worked at Gljufrasteinn for much of his life. Gljufrasteinn stands in the Mosfellsdalur valley just outside Reykjavik. The place is now a museum. The setting is a green valley with a river and hills.
A house kept as it was
The house is kept much as it was when the family lived there. The house still holds the family's furniture, books, art, and their car outside. An audio guide leads visitors through the rooms. The visit is indoors.
Visiting Gljufrasteinn and Reykjavik tours
Gljufrasteinn is a short drive from Reykjavik, on the way toward Thingvellir. It works in any weather. You can compare Reykjavik tours to see the current options.
Prepare your kit
The Iceland Packing List can help you pack for the weather and the time outdoors involved in Gljufrasteinn: Halldor Laxness Museum.
