THE DC-3 AT EYVINDARHOLT
Grounded.
Still extraordinary.
A remarkable aircraft. An unexpected setting.
Come closer to a story you can stand beside.
AN ENCOUNTER WITH HISTORY
Some stories
stay with you.
Weathered metal. A flash of orange. Open skies all around. The aircraft makes you stop and look — then wonder about everything it has seen.
Take your time with the details. There is a whole journey behind this quiet moment.
A different kind
of travel moment.
Find your angle. Notice the textures. Share the moment. The best part is making your own memory of a place with so much character.
SEE THE WHOLE SETTING
A new perspective.
A place to discover.
Take a short flight over the DC-3 and the open landscape around it. Then come and find your own view from the ground.
THE AIRCRAFT'S JOURNEY
Every chapter.
A new purpose.
Follow the story from the skies to the landscape you see today.
Across Iceland. Into a new chapter.
- 1944
The story takes flight.
Its first flight in 1944 began a remarkable journey.
- THE 1960s
Serving across Iceland.
The US Navy aircraft supplied the Heiðarfjall radar station from its Keflavík base.
- 25 JULY 1969
A landing changes everything.
It veered off the Sauðanes runway, striking driftwood. All four people aboard escaped injury.
- LIFE AT SAUÐANES
A shelter. A playground.
Left unrepaired at the farm, it sheltered animals and became a playground for children.
- A NEW HOME
One final journey.
Ágúst and Steinunn gave the aircraft to Tómas. Its relocation to Eyvindarholt made space for visitors without disturbing their farm animals.
YOUR MOMENT AT EYVINDARHOLT
Come for the view.
Stay for the place.
Find us beside South Coast Route 1, near Seljalandsfoss. The aircraft is a short walk from parking.
- 01Make the stop yours.Get your SitePass today or plan your visit ahead.
- 02Take it all in.Bring your camera and enjoy the aircraft and surroundings at your own pace.
- 03Meet the other characters.Say hello to the horses and settle in for a picnic.
OPEN SKIES.YOUR OWN PACE.
ON-SITE FACILITIES
Everything for a better stop.
Included with your SitePass.
Settle in and enjoy your visit.
LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER
One aircraft. Many angles.
GOOD TO KNOW
A little more
before you visit.
The story, the setting and your SitePass.
Is this the Sólheimasandur plane wreck?
No. This aircraft came from Sauðanes and now rests on grass at Eyvindarholt.
What does my SitePass include?
Admission to the Eyvindarholt experience: the wreck area, horses and visitor facilities, with parking and EV charging included.
Can I book before I arrive?
Yes. Follow the SitePass booking link to arrange your visit ahead, or get your pass when you arrive.
Where can I learn about the aircraft’s history?
ONE PASS. THE WHOLE PLACE.
A landmark.
And a little more.
The plane is just the beginning. Make time for the horses, the landscape and a proper stop at Eyvindarholt.
Visit today or book ahead · Parking included
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