One of the world's great private mineral collections.
Petra's Stone Collection in Stodvarfjordur gathers a lifetime of jaspers, agates, quartz and other Icelandic minerals in a colourful house and garden.
Built up over decades by Petra Sveinsdottir, it is a uniquely personal and dazzling window into Iceland's geology.
East Iceland is reached by a short flight from Reykjavik to Egilsstadir, by the ring road from north or south, or by the weekly ferry into Seydisfjordur.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Jaspers, agates and crystals in great variety.
Stones arranged through a colourful garden.
A lifetime's collection by one local woman.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Petra's Stone Collection is in East Iceland, Iceland. It is in the village of Stodvarfjordur in East Iceland.
Petra's Stone Collection is known for thousands of Icelandic rocks and minerals, a colourful garden display and a heartfelt personal story.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend 1 hour here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.