Icelandic turf houses (Icelandic: torfbæir [ˈtʰɔrvˌpaijɪr̥]) are timber structures with turf walls and turf as a cover for the roof. Turf houses have been constructed since Iceland was settled in the 9th century. [1] .

2024年9月17日 · Iceland’s grass-roofed houses are a key part of its culture and heritage. The turf homes you see today have kept the Vikings warm and sheltered from the rough climate for over 1100 years. Stepping inside takes you back in time, giving you a …

In this travel-blog, I am going to show you all of the original turf houses - the turf churches, the latter-time turf houses, hypothetical turf houses, turf outhouses, turf fishermen's huts, turf sheds and more turf structures, which I have visited on my travels in my country. Top photo: Skógar museum in the wintertime.

Turf houses are, quite simply, semi-underground abodes with a grassy roof, not unlike the Hobbit homes in Lord of the Rings. They were built by stacking flat stones to create the foundation, using birch or driftwood to create frames, then covering the structure with several layers of turf.

What are grass-covered houses in Iceland? Do people live there? Where to see turf houses in Iceland? Check the ultimate guide to Iceland's turf houses.

Laufás turf house now belongs to the National Museum of Iceland and is run by the Akureyri Museum. Laufás is bigger than the normal turf houses though as it was a manor and a wealthy vicarage. Inside Laufás turf house. Up to 20-30 people …

2024年11月14日 · If you’re captivated by Iceland’s culture, rugged landscapes, and architectural wonders, then exploring the country’s unique turf houses is an absolute must. These grass-covered shelters, or torfbæir as they’re known in Icelandic, have protected Icelanders from the harsh climate for over a thousand years. Each turf house tells a story ...

2018年9月19日 · In Iceland, you will find little houses with grass roofs all around the country. What are these cute houses, when were they built, and do they serve any purpose today? In this article, we will take a closer look at Icelandic turf houses.

2018年8月27日 · Some farms in Iceland choose to hide in plain sight, literally blending into the landscape. These old buildings stand out, or rather the opposite, for their grass and peat roofing, a traditional Icelandic construction method incorporating peat and grass for insulation to survive the hostile climate.

Grass-roofed houses are a part of Iceland’s persona and legacy that were built to protect the Vikings through the rough and harsh northern climates. There are traditionally built houses and completely different from the ones you see today.