Bjarkarstígur 6
IS-600 Akureyri
Tel: (+354) 462 4162
Akureyri Museum website for info
The heirs of Davíð Stefánsson, the poet from Fagraskógur, donated his library and the furnishings of his house at Bjarkarstígur 6 to the Town of Akureyri. Davíð had built and lived in the house until his death in 1964. Originally, the plan was to place the collection at the Municipal Library, but some of Davíð’s friends organized a national fundraising campaign, and the house was purchased and handed over to the municipality. A museum was opened on the upper floor of the house on the poet’s birthday in 1965, and his apartment has been preserved exactly as he left it. His personal library was one of the most remarkable private collections in the country, and in addition there are rare artworks created by his friends.
On the lower floor of the house is an apartment that writers and scholars may rent for longer or shorter stays at a modest fee. See details below.
Opening hours
The museum in Davíð’s House is open 1 June – 31 August, Tuesday to Saturday, 13:00–17:00, with guided tours at 16:00.
For visits outside these opening hours, please call +354 462 4162 or send an email to minjasafnid@minjasafnid.is.
Information about admission fees and annual passes can be found here.
How to get there
10-15 min. walking distance from the town center. With bus, take bus number 3 or 4 and go out on Þórunnarstræti/Hamarstígur.
Writers’ and Scholars’ Apartment
The writers’ and scholars’ apartment is located on the lower floor of the house. It is available for writers and scholars to rent for longer or shorter stays at a modest fee (according to the 2025 price list):
ISK 30,000 one week
ISK 55.000 two weeks
ISK 75.000 three weeks
ISK 92,000 foru weeks
Maximum stay: one month at a time
The apartment includes a bedroom, living room, study with sofa bed, kitchen, and bathroom. A television, washing machine, and dryer are available, along with general household equipment and linens, as well as wireless internet access. The guest apartment phone number is +354 462 7498.
Applications for the apartment are specifically advertised each autumn for the coming year. However, individuals are welcome to inquire at any time about availability.
Applications should be sent to the manager:
Þórður Sævar Jónsson
Tel.: +354 663 1306 or Akureyri Municipality +354 460 1000
Email: thordurs@akureyri.is