Herring Era Museum
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This excellent museum recreates the boom days of the herring rush in the "Atlantic Klondike."

📜 Iceland's largest maritime and industrial museum, recreating the herring rush boom days in Siglufjörður. 🔍 Spans five buildings: freezing plant, salthouse, factory, and boathouse. 🏆 Awarded Icelandic Museum Award in 2000 and European Museum Award in 2004. # Why Go 🌊 Explore Iceland's "herring adventure" and its economic transformation. 🐟 Learn about the herring fishery and processing industry. 🚶 Explore five buildings including a freezing plant, salthouse, factory, and boathouse. 🚢 Climb aboard large fishing boats to experience life above and below deck. 🏡 Experience period living quarters frozen in time. 🏭 See a 1930s herring factory and a 1907 Norwegian herring station. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Road to Siglufjörður is tricky, includes a one-way tunnel. # Tips 🚗 Consider visiting as part of a tour or flying to Akureyri for a shorter journey. 🏨 Stay at Hotel Siglo for local food. 🍻 Visit a beer spa between Akureyri and Sigló. # Cost 💰 Adults 2.400 kr, Seniors 1.300 kr. # Hours 🕒 Daily, 10:00-17:00 June-August; 13:00-17:00 May & September; Winter by appointment.

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