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Less than an hour's drive from Reykjavík,  Eyrarbakki is within
an easy reach of  the numerous wonders of South Iceland.
 

Bakkastofa hosts, Ásta and Valgeir suggest an unforgettable visit including their Saga Music and Storytelling program.
We  tailor each visit  according to guests wishes.

A favorite  program of ours are groups of 8-20 persons, wanting to visit artists at home and  experience the Old and New Culture and Ambience  of Iceland.  

 

We operate with a string of fine  Travel Agents -
Iceland Travel being the most active.
Groups can also contact us directly.

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Valgeir the musician has a deeply rooted place within Iceland's thrieving music and culture scene. A celebrated composer / lyricist / performer he has been a member of highly popular bands, written multile film scores, including projects for PBS and Discovery Channel in the US.  worked in TV and Radio and various other projects.

His most recent work is Saga Musica, geared towards travelers and people visiting Iceland, which makes Bakkastofa a very suitable location for his talents.

Valgeir's songs and lyrics about the time Iceland was settled and a society was founded is a real ear- and eyeopener for a unique look at the Saga Age.

 

To see and hear Valgeir performing this dynamic live program,  songs and stories is an experience not to be missed.

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A true pioneer, Ásta has never let titles get in the way of what work she chooses. After leaving her administrative post as Iceland's first Students Councelor at the University of Iceland  around 2000, she has been involved in projects ranging from private counseling, developing highly innovative study-aid utilities,, writing, women's politics conferences and much more.

 

Love established  Bakkastofa in Eyrarbakki where her 19th century ancestors lived and grew up. The family stories she heard from a young age give her give her a deep  insight into the village's history and culture.

 

Ásta recently published the highly acclaimed historical novel "What Dwells in Silence", based on her old dramatic family stories.

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bakkastofa@gmail.com - Eyrargata 32 - 820 Eyrarbakki

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tel:+ 354 -561- 2429 & +354 & 821- 2426 & +354 - 821 2426

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