The uniquely attractive Viking World houses the Viking ship, Íslendingur, built by the craftsman-captain, Gunnar Marel Eggertsson, who sailed it to New York in the year 2000. There are also three exciting exhibits and during summers, among other things is a ‘Settlement Zoo’ on the surrounding grounds. The Viking ship Íslendingur is an exact replica of the Gaukstad ship, and it was sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in the year 2000 to commemorate Leif Eiríksson’s voyage to America 1000 years earlier.

Vikings of the North-Atlantic Ocean: An exhibit about the voyages and settlements of Nordic people and their role in the discovery of North America.

Settlement of Iceland: Remarkable antiquities of the Su›urnes Peninsula. Relics from the oldest habitation of Reykjanes area.

Fate of the Gods: An exhibit about Old Norse Theology and Legends.

Ten ideas for recreation on Reykjanes peninsula:

1. You’ve heard of the Golden Circle, but what about the Blue Diamond? Tailor the tour of Reykjanes peninsula’s highlights to your own needs, from an hour’s drive to multi-day tour, right on the doorstep of Keflavík Airport.
2. At the Icelandic Museum of Rock ‘n’ Roll, only 6 km from Keflavik Airport, you can walk through the history of Icelandic pop and rock music throughout the years.
3. Walk across the Bridge Between Continents; it has never been easier to travel between Europe and North America!
4. Discover geological wonders in Reykjanes Geopark, the only place in the world where the Mid-Atlantic Ridge is visible above sea level. Walk up to Fagridalur lave filed, the newest lava in Iceland (from 2021), explore beautiful lava caves etc.
5. Marvel at the colorful Seltún Geothermal Area, see the hot springs and clay pools bubble, watch the steam rise from the hot ground and smell the sulphur in the air.
6. Walk along the eerie Kleifarvatn Lake’s black beach, the “Draining Lake” from crime author Arnaldur Indriðason’s eponymous book.
7. Visit Reykjanesviti lighthouse and the geothermal area nearby. Down by the sea, a statue of the Great Auk faces Eldey island, where the last bird was killed in 1844.
8. Fortunately, there are also thriving bird colonies on Reykjanes. Krýsuvíkurbjarg is the peninsula’s largest bird cliff with approximately 60,000 nesting birds in the summer.
9. If you’re visiting during the darker seasons, pay close attention to the Northern Lights forecast. When the sky is clear, the view from the lighthouse in Garður is breath-taking.
10. Take a dip in one of the region’s swimming pools and bathing hotspots. Vatnaveröld in Keflavík is perfect for families and don’t forget the world-famous Blue Lagoon.

Find more information and tips here: www.visitreykjanes.is