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冰岛巫术博物馆

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The museum is a compination between historical facts abut what happened in...

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SharraBey

“You wouldn’t think a famous museum would be so hard to find” we said as we pulled up to check our map outside a small black timber building. Glancing up at the sign on the side of the building we decided it was wholly appropriate that somewhere dedicated to a history of witchcraft should appear as if by magic.This small museum charts the history of witchcraft in the area, with models, an audio tour (available in various languages) and some slightly gruesome relics, some of which I really hope were fakes (especially the necropants!). I imagine some of these exhibits could be scary for smaller children. If your children, or you, are into the Harry Potter image of witchcraft they will be disappointed here. To be honest, I think you need an interest in folklore and history to really appreciate this place. It was intriguing for instance to discover that during the17th century all but one of the 20 people burned at the stake for witchcraft were male. The museum also does food, so, whilst we waited for a coach load of German tourists to go away, we enjoyed a late lunch of spankingly fresh mussels grown in the fjord, served with excellent home-made bread. Plain, simple and utterly delicious.
Ralphalpha

This place gives you a lot of insight into the superstitions of the old inhabitants of Iceland. The objects and rituals are explained in English and Icelandic, and there are guides printed in other languages. The intriguing oddness of the place is memorable, perhaps haunting, as one considers the intricacy of the requirements to cast a spell. The lore of the Necropants (there's a replica pair here) is particularly detailed, including how to skin the original wearer, and how to release oneself from the magic clothing. The museum seems to be a labor of love, as is the small cafe therein. I am thrilled that we took the time to visit the place.
a_world_traveller

I agree the exhibit is limited, it's not Louvre where you can wander for hours, but what it has is unique and fascinating. By all means this is an informal country museum which actually adds to its charm, and the admission is not too steep by Iceland standard. I started by reclining on a sofa and read the brochure (and while I was reading someone came over to turn on the floor lamp for me.), then went to see the exhibit. The brochure is a must read, I couldn't stop chuckling when I read some of the paragraphs. This kind of folklore is incredible! Amazing what can go on in people's mind when the winter is too long and dark. :) I wonder whether J.K. Rowling has visited this museum, but the witchcraft in Harry Potter pales with this. It's an eye opener and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
bilirubin

This museum certainly did not excite me .There were bits to read and you are handed an explanatory leaflet in your language as you enter.It is 900 kroner and to me seemed a waste of money.The exhibits were limited and my son in his teens spent more time looking at the visitor book than the exhibits.In fairness we did not try the cafe. Our total visit lasted less than 30 minutes as we felt we had seen everything. Definitely do not drive there specially for this museum.This was the only part of our Iceland trip that was disappointing.
LindseyBoldt

I was so excited to visit The Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft in Holmavik after reading about it online before my visit. It's really one of the top reasons my partner and I traveled to Iceland. I've been studying Norse mythology and was so excited to find such excellent resources in the museum itself and in the collection of books you had for sale. I've been especially enjoying the Grimoires.After perusing the fascinating exhibits, my partner enjoyed a coffee outside the cafe near the harbor. I really could have stayed at the museum and asked, Sigurður, the museum's curator and host, questions all day.

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