Turf House
Designed to shelter Vikings from the very cold temperatures of Iceland, the traditional turf house stands out by its very rudimentary aesthetic, made largely of flat stone and wood, as well as turf and soil for insulation. Nowadays, if only a few turf houses remain after Icelanders left them for more comfortable homes, they still are an essential part of Iceland’s heritage.
Designed to shelter Vikings from the very cold temperatures of Iceland, the traditional turf house stands out by its very rudimentary aesthetic, made largely of flat stone and wood, as well as turf and soil for insulation. Nowadays, if only a few turf houses remain after Icelanders left them for more comfortable homes, they still are an essential part of Iceland’s heritage.
Designed to shelter Vikings from the very cold temperatures of Iceland, the traditional turf house stands out by its very rudimentary aesthetic, made largely of flat stone and wood, as well as turf and soil for insulation. Nowadays, if only a few turf houses remain after Icelanders left them for more comfortable homes, they still are an essential part of Iceland’s heritage.