Baer Art Center is located on a beautiful seaside farm in Northwestern Iceland, approximately 400km (4 hour drive) from the capital, Reykjavik (see map).
It's setting on the east coast of Skagafjördur, a large fjord facing the Arctic Circle, is quite unique with its access to the ocean, a freshwater lake, extensive birdlife, outdoor activities and Icelandic farm life.
The summer months at Baer offer the midnight sun and sublime light conditions during the long hours of daylight.
The region of Skagafjördur has played an important role in Icelandic history since the first settlers arrived in the late 9th century, and many historical sites remain in the area.
Baer has been one of the leading farms in Skagafjördur in the last two centuries through its heavy involvement in the politics and development of the region. At the same time the farm built its survival on milk production, sheep farming and fishing. Now Baer is taking on a new role as a cultural center but first and foremost being preserved as a natural sanctuary.
 
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