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Sigrun Þormar

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My name is Sigrun Guttormsdóttir Þormar. I live inBorgarfjord west Iceland, where I work as a project leader at the cultural medieval center Snorrastofa in Reykholt. For those that don't know, Reykholt was the home of Snorri Sturluson, medieval writer and poet whom lived in Reykholt from 1206 to 1241. He was the author of the Edda, Heimskringla (History of the kings of Norway) and Egils Saga Skallagrimsson. For me Snorri is the most amazing employer whom I proudly serve and constantly present in my every day life! He is absolutely still going strong at 835 years of age. Please come and visit us at www.snorrastofa.is. We are open all weekdays during the winter and all days during summer. We have an exhibition about Snorri Sturluson and offer lectures for groups. Hope to see you soon :)
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17th of May -Norway's Constitution Day
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

17th of May -Norway's Constitution Day

Congratulation Norway with your 200 years anniversary!   The constitution of Norway was signed at Eidsvoll on May 17 th in the year 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark-Norway's devastating defeat in the Napoleonic wars. The celebration of this day began spontaneously among students and others from early on. However, Norway was at that time in a union with Sweden (following the Convention of Moss in August 1814) and for some years the King of Sweden and Norway was reluctant to allow the celebrations.

The Nordic Foreign Ministers meet in Reykholt
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

The Nordic Foreign Ministers meet in Reykholt

29. - 30.April 2014, Foreign ministers meet in Snorrastofa. This week was very busy in  Reykholt.  The five Foreign Ministers from the Nordic countries held their meeting in Snorrastofa.  Norwegian minister - Børge Brende Swedish minister - Carl Bildt Finnish minister - Erkki Tuomioja Icelandic minister - Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson Danish minister - Martin Lidegaard The ministers arrived in Snorrastofa at 19 hours and dinner was held in our facilities under the church tower.  The food,  pure icelandic kitchen, with fish for starters, lamb for main course and  filled icelandic pancakes fo

First Day of Summer
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

First Day of Summer

The First Day of Summer all museums and exhibitons in West Iceland will be open and no entrance fee charged!  Welcome to Snorrastofa on this very special day :) The First Day of Summer my be counted the beginning of the year according to old Icelandic tradition. Falling on a Thursday between April 19 and 25, this day is known from the earliest Icelandic records.  The year was divided into summer and winter, and people counted their ages not in years but in winters! Not until late 18th century did Roman twelve month calendar acquire currency in Iceland among the laity. The First Day of Sum

Magical Carvings
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Magical Carvings

The magical carvings seen here on the doorways of the exhibition were made in accordance with traditonal motifs found in medieval art. The classic image of Sigurdur killing Fafnir is on the left hand side, but on the right side, well known manuscript illuminations have been used as a model. The doorframes were highly prized in large farms and churches and, as proof of that, over a hundred frames from stave churches have been preserved in Norway alone and they are also preserved in museums and those stave churches which still exist today.  Animal and plant ornamentation is prominent in this

Easter in Snorrastofa
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Easter in Snorrastofa

For the first time, the guest reception and exhibition in Snorrastofa will be open during the Easter holidays!    The shop is filled with stunning new stuff, so if you are looking for something for a very special person you should drop by :) Opening hours during Easter :  17. - 21. April are from 10 to 17 hours www.snorrastofa.is

Experience the Icelandic Sagas
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Experience the Icelandic Sagas

The  Saga Museum has moved its location to a beautiful historical house at the old harbor in the center of Reykjavik.  The  museum is larger, there is a beautiful café and a light inviting  souvenir shop.  We from Snorrastofa and The Saga trail organization were all invited to the grand opening at 4pm 04.04.2014 !   This will surely be a lucky number for the Saga Museum, and I will encourage every visitor in Reykjavik to visit them.   I had a very merry time at the opening with friends and colleagues, in the picture myself from Reykholt the west, and my good friend Ásborg from Reykholt th

Snorri Groupie's
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Snorri Groupie's

Two very enthusiastic young girls from USA came to Snorrastofa this morning!  I asked them if they knew anything about Snorri and his work?  Oh yes, they answered; We are Snorri Groupies :) " .  They had read Nancy Marie Browns book ;  " Song of the Vikings"  and this had raised their interest in Iceland and to travel all the way to Reykholt 120 km from Reykjavík,  the home of the poet/writer himself Snorri Sturluson!   They had read The Edda, Egils Saga, Njals Saga, Gisla Sonar Súrsonar Saga and Laxdæla Saga.  Next on the reading list was Snorris Heimskringla / Stories of the Norwegian ki

Reykholt Winter Wonderland
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Reykholt Winter Wonderland

This March it is really amazing how buisy we have been in Snorrastofa the cultural center at Reykholt. First of all a succesful conference of the archeological investigations at Gilsbakki and Surtshellir by Kevin and Michelle Smith. A week later a lecture regarding Icelandic girls who had a relationship with British troops at the beginning of the occupation during World War 2. Some of these girls were sent to "Kleppjárnsreykir" near by Reykholt, were they were kept against their will at an institution! A documentary is beeing made by the young journalist Auður Ómarsdóttir, look forward to t

Snorrastofa / Reykholt on Icelandic Television
Sigrun Þormar
Sigrun Þormar

Snorrastofa / Reykholt on Icelandic Television

On the 26th February 2014 the Icelandic TV station "Stöð 2" came and visited us.  This is the outcome, 30 minutes TV show.  I am sorry there are no texts, but you will be able to see the place and  meet us, the staff at Snorrastofa.  The show begins with our Reykholt's church vicar Sr.Geir Waage walking around with Kristján Már Unnarsson showing him the place and telling the audience about the site and  Snorri Sturluson himself.   Hope you enjoy :)

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