Gásir

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Gásir - Medieval Trading Place

WelcomeGásir, situated 11 km north of Akureyri on the shore of Eyjafjörður, is a unique place. (to come there you have to take a turn by Hlíðarbær and drive for 7 km) In no other place in Iceland is it possible to find so many antiquities from a trading post from the Middle Ages. Gásir was the main trading post in northern Iceland during the Middle Ages, and the place is mentioned many times in Old Icelandic Sagas from the 13th and 14th centuries. Archaeological digging in the area during the last six years has shown that it was a trading post up to the 16th century, possibly until trading started in Akureyri.

Latest news

Medieval days 2013
miðvikudagur 6.feb.13 10:44

The Medieval days at Gasir will be held on July 19-21, from friday to sunday.
We are expecting quite a few foreign participants this year. The more the merrier!
Walking paths ready
miðvikudagur 18.júl.12 22:59

The walking paths at Gásir archeological site are now ready. Made by volounteer workers from SEEDS organization under the supervision of Johannes Arnason, the paths make visits to the area much easier. A circle of approx 800 meters can be enjoyed, commencing from the parking lot.
Walking paths laid out at Gásir
miðvikudagur 4.júl.12 12:20

A group of international volounteers from SEEDS organisation today started working on walking paths at Gásir. The paths are intended to improve accessibility for all.
Architect Samson Hardarson designed the pathways in collaboration with the Icelandic archeological authorities.
The paths should be ready in time for the Medieval days at Gásir, July 20th-22nd.
Early guns and gunpowder
þriðjudagur 21.feb.12 14:58

An interesting article on sulphur processing was recently published in archaeology magazine EuroREA where Gasir is mentioned. The article is written by Peter Vemming, founder and director of the Medieval Centre, Nykøbing Falster in Denmark. He is especially interested in medieval
mechanical- and gunpowder artillery.
To read the article, click here