The Old Blacksmiths Workshop in Þingeyri

Guðmundur J. Sigurðsson's Machine Shop is the oldest operating machine shop in the country. The shop is almost in its original form and bears the name of Guðmundur J. Sigurðsson, who founded the shop in half with Br. Proppé.

Open from June 6th until 30th of august, Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm. If no one is there, call 789 1212.

The Old Blacksmiths Workshop was founded in 1913 and was the first of its kind in Iceland. It is still operating in its original condition, now as a living museum. The blacksmith quickly became known for its quality and good service. During the war, spare parts for both foreign and domestic ships of all sizes and types were cast there. The workshop also served as a desireable metalworking school, because of the diverse forging operations.

The shop was in operation until 1995 and is still occasionally used for all kinds of mechanical engineering and metal casting.

In 2014 the Westfjords Heritage Museum of Local History took over the Blacksmiths workshop in order to preserve it for future generations.

General admission fee

• 1100 kr
• Senior citizens 800 kr.
• It's free for children.

General admission to both museums

• 2200 kr
• Senior citizens 1400 kr.
• It's free for children.